Background Few studies have globally assessed the cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality burden attributable to secondhand smoke. We aimed to address this research gap. Methods We used a systematic analysis design using data from the Global Burden of Disease…

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New findings suggest that sleep problems may be the missing link between chronic diseases and depression, shedding light on an important yet overlooked factor in mental health.

Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don't indulge, a new study says.

Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study led by Michigan Medicine.

A new study suggests that erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, may harm the cells lining blood vessels in the brain. Lab tests revealed increased oxidative stress, reduced nitric oxide, and impaired clot-busting responses—factors linked to stroke risk.

Background Awareness has recently risen about the potential associated risks to the cardiovascular health of cannabis users. The objective was to evaluate the possible association between major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and the use of cannabis…

Starting aerobic exercise just two months after a stroke is safe and may help protect thinking skills, according to new research. The study provides fresh hope for stroke survivors that they can reduce their elevated risk of dementia.

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habit

Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis