Stroke

Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke? – Neuroscience News

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Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke? – Neuroscience News

Summary: Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports. Source: AAN Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke, … Read more

Single-Dose ‘Polypill’ Found to Save Lives, Prevent Heart Attacks in Major New Trial

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Single-Dose ‘Polypill’ Found to Save Lives, Prevent Heart Attacks in Major New Trial

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A three-in-one drug combo can help people with a history of heart attacks stay healthy, new research shows. The randomized clinical trial found that people who took the bundled medication, also known as a polypill, went on to experience fewer heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular-related deaths than those given standard care. The … Read more