Combo Therapy Best for COPD: Study

Researchers found two-drug regimen cut death, hospitalization rates for the respiratory disease

Researchers study magnetic brain stimulation to improve symptoms after stroke

In an ongoing multi-center clinical trial, researchers are studying whether transcranial magnetic stimulation and occupational therapy can improve recovery for stroke patients.

Most Seniors Could Use Statins Under New Guidelines

Many eligible for cholesterol-lowering drugs based on age alone, study finds

Use of Cholesterol-lowering Meds on the Rise

The percentage of Americans taking medication to control their cholesterol has risen by a third over the past decade, a new study finds.

In 2012, the percentage of people ages 40 and over who said they had used a cholesterol-lowering medication in the past month was 28 percent, up from 20 percent in 2003, according to the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Food and medication insecurity tied to poor diabetes control

People without reliable sources of food and medicine are more likely to have poor control over their diabetes, compared to those without such concerns, according to a new study. 

Added sugar may be more harmful than added salt

Added salt in processed foods is frequently considered the main culprit responsible for high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. However, according to an analysis published by US researchers in "Open Heart", added sugar seems to play a greater role in a person's health.

Decisions, delays keep patients from timely stroke treatment

Time is critical when someone has a stroke, but care can be delayed when victims, bystanders or even health workers don’t recognize the emergency, a new study in the UK finds.

Better public awareness of the signs of stroke and the importance of seeking immediate emergency care are needed, the authors say.

Home BP Monitors May Occasionally Miss the Mark

Study finds inaccurate readings in small percentage of patients

Memory lapses in well-educated may signal stroke risk

People with memory problems who have a university education could be at greater risk of a stroke, suggests research from the Netherlands.

In a study published in Stroke, they were found to have a 39% greater risk of stroke compared with those with a lower level of education.

Men and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes, once called non-insulin dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 90% to 95% of the 13 million men with diabetes.