Share on Pinterest Hormonal birth control has been associated with stroke and heart attack risk, but the overall risk remains low. SDI Productions/Getty Images New research suggests combined oral ...

A shingles infection can cause blood vessel damage, inflammation and clot formation, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke. Older adults, people with weakened immune systems and those who ...

Researchers think the virus that causes shingles may increase the risk of heart disease by damaging blood vessels and causing inflammation and blood clots. Adults who got the shingles vaccine had ...

Heart disease refers to any problem affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure. Symptoms and treatments depend on the type of heart disease someone has ...

Such as strokes or heart attacks than those who didn’t have the jab. It specifically lowered the risk of: Stroke by 26% Heart attacks by 35% Heart failure by 26% Heart rhythm disorders like ...

New research suggests that women with gynecologic conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) raised these risks the most ...

However, extensive research suggests that regular use of fish oil supplements may increase an individual's likelihood of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke. That said, for those ...

Getting the shingles vaccine could do more than just prevent a painful red rash — it may also lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new South Korean study of more than one ...

Lack of sleep for just a few nights can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, warns new research. Even a couple of days with insufficient shuteye promotes molecular mechanisms linked to a ...