Stroke

Added sugars are injurious to health: What are these sweetners?

According to a new study, higher free sugar intake from foods such as sugary drinks, fruit juice, and sweets was associated with an increased risk of all cardiovascular disease outcomes

Explained: Why pets make you healthy

From providing a buffer against stress to social support and helping you get in shape or stay that way, research shows there are many benefits to having a pet. Let’s take a closer look

World Heart Day 2022: How health technology tools help control cardio-metabolic diseases

With the development and advancement of AI technology in recent years, it has gradually changed from theory to practicality

World Heart Day 2022: Are fitness freaks at risk of a heart attack?

Achieving cardiovascular health is something that everyone should aim at to maintain heart health

How 'disruptive metabolism' increases prevalence of diabetes

A metabolically damaged body leads to structural and functional damage of the beta cells, which raises the condition of insulin secretion and insulin resistance

Smoking and the high risk of stroke

Smokers are at risk of dying earlier due to stroke, heart disease and cancers

World Stroke Day 2021: From symptoms to ways to mitigate risk, here's all you need to know

Brain stroke is also known as a silent killer, affecting about one in four people worldwide. The medical condition is the third most leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.

Older adults without heart disease should not take daily aspirin to prevent stroke, says US task force

Bleeding risks for adults in their sixties and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the US Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns paralysed after stroke

Cairns, 51, suffered a life-threatening heart condition this month when a tear developed in the lining of a major artery.

Consuming fried food even in moderation is harmful for heart, warns new study

The more fried chicken, fish, and potatoes you eat, the more likely you are to develop serious heart disease in the long term, according to a new scientific investigation published in the journal Heart