Scientists have found that giving oxygen to ischemic stroke patients does reduce brain tissue loss, but it must be given at precisely the right time to avoid causing further damage. Read Summary >
People who have heart disease and who already take an ACE inhibitor get no additional help in controlling their blood pressure by adding an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), researchers say. Read Summary >
According to a new study, even occasional smoking can increase artery stiffness in young people and affect their bodies' ability to respond to exercise. Read Summary >
Women who have big hips and men who have big waists have a greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new study has found. Read Summary >
People who have had the skin condition shingles--particularly around the eyes--have an increased risk of suffering a stroke, a new study has found. Read Summary >
People who are obese appear to suffer significant increases in blood pressure when they are exposed to air pollution, a new study has found. Read Summary >
