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• Fertility Treatment May Increase Stroke Risk Throughout First Year After Childbirth: Study

  September 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that fertility treatments may increase the risk of stroke for the new mother.

• Wegovy Heart Benefits Touted Amid Growing Concern About Gastrointestinal Risks

  August 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of Wegovy claim the weight loss drug can decrease the risk of serious heart problems, such as stroke and heart attacks.

• Diagnostic Errors Linked to Nearly 800,000 U.S. Deaths or Permanent Disabilities Each Year: Study

  July 25, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study warns that medical diagnostic errors are a leading cause of severe disability and death in the U.S., linked to more than 800,000 cases of death and disability every year.

• FDA Warns of Delayed Onset Dermal Fillers Inflammation Risks

  July 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning of dermal filler inflammation risks which could lead to stroke, vision loss and other complications.

• Maternal Deaths in Hospitals Are Declining, But Severe Birth Complications Are on the Rise: Study

  June 27, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A federal study finds that while maternal death rates in U.S. hospitals are declining, many new mothers face severe complications and death after being discharged.

• Women Who Suffer Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Face Higher Risk of Stroke: Study

  May 30, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that women who suffer complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke at a younger age.

• Artificial Sweetener Used in Stevia, Keto Products May Increase Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, Study Warns

  February 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that an artificial sweetener used in keto products, Stevia and monk fruit may double the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Pregnancy Hypertension Linked to Heart Disease Later in Life: Study

  February 22, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  British researchers warn that hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may increase the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke for the mother later in life.

• Head Injuries Linked to Increased Long-Term Risk of Death, Study Finds

  January 24, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study details how long-term side effects from head injuries can significantly increase the risk of death.

• Firefighters Risk From Cancer and Other Diseases Highlighted in New Study

  January 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that firefighters face a much higher risk of certain types of cancer, and cancer overall, than the general population, likely due to toxic chemical exposures.