In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers performed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore causal associations between Parkinson's disease (PD) and ...

Background Stroke remains a significant global health challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries, despite ...

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to a new study. Researchers find that in East and West Sub-Saharan Africa, ...

“In line with previous reports, we found that both depression and anxiety were linked to a higher risk of heart attack or ...

Carotid artery disease is a condition that causes a wax-like material to build up inside the carotid arteries inside your neck. Carotid artery disease is a serious health problem. It’s one of the ...

The kidneys are among the most vital organs, functioning as the body's natural filters by removing waste products, maintaining blood pressure, and balancing salts and water levels. However, when these ...

April 28, 2010 — Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke, and many patients are unaware they are infected until after they have ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

“It does seem that the lower risk of coronary heart diseases does exceed the higher risk of stroke, if we look at the absolute numbers,” said lead researcher Tammy Tong, a nutritional epidemiologist ...