Health Oct 12 Watch 4:42 The latest health guidance on taking aspirin as heart attack, stroke preventative Adults 60 or older should not necessarily take a daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The government-backed panel of independent experts is revising several…
Health Sep 11 Watch 4:29 Study: Lower targets for blood pressure can prevent heart attacks and strokes For patients over 50, having blood pressure below the commonly recommended targets can drastically reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. That’s according to a major blood pressure study from the National Institutes of Health, which called the information… By PBS News Hour
Health Jun 30 Watch 4:49 Brain stent offers new treatment option for stroke victims In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death. Most strokes are caused by a blood clot in the brain, which can be treated with a time-sensitive medicine, but few get to the hospital in time. Now,… By PBS News Hour