Stroke

Almost two dozen nutrition experts have warned that calories from certain foods and drinks have greater links to obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

Scientists have started a clinical trial to see whether a vaccine could reduce high cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease and other complications.

A study found that taking anti-platelet drugs such as aspirin prevented a fifth of recurrent heart attacks and strokes but also led to about 3,000 excess-bleeding deaths annually in Britain alone.

Scientists have found the risk of cardiovascular disease is still higher in obese people even if they are "metabolically healthy."

Scientists analyzed 29 studies representing almost 1 million people and 93,000 deaths.

After people found out they were taking statins, reports of side effects increased by 41 percent.

People who drink the diet drinks daily increase their risk of suffering a stroke or dementia.

Ankara's military intervention in Syria has run afoul of U.S. and Russian interests.

Since the Soviet collapse Uzbekistan has had no leader besides strongman Islam Karimov.

Uzbekistan's first and only president was confirmed dead last week.

After almost a week of speculation, the cabinet officially confirmed the death late Friday.

The routine screening test for breast cancer may one day aid doctors in preventing heart attacks and strokes in women.

Oxford scientists find electric current boosts stroke recovery.

There wasn't a dry eye in Britain after the season five finale aired.

Researchers in Finland reviewed 10 years of data to find correlations between one type of stroke and disruptions to circadian rhythms.

New research on the U.S. and China suggests heart health is partially determined by the quality of air we breathe.

Approximately 36 percent of Americans should be on statins or similar drugs, according to the CDC.

The findings are drawn from two lifestyle surveys that included questions about sleep habits.

New research makes a case for more aggressive treatment of hypertension in certain patient populations.

Some see foul play in the decision to publish "To Kill a Mockingbird" sequel.

At first, the only phrase musician Edwyn Collins could say was "the possibilities are endless".