More Weight, More Strokes

Excess weight may put women at increased risk for the most common form of stroke

Friday, September 09, 2016 Follow Us         Featured A Woman's Weight Has Complex Link to Stroke Risk Excess weight may put women at increased risk for the most common form of stroke, but at lower risk for a less common stroke type, new research shows. Still, experts say the overall message... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions Heart Transplant Heart transplant consists of three operations: 1) harvesting the heart from the donor, 2) removing the recipient's damaged heart, and 3) the implantation of the donor heart. The selection and... Read more ... Endometrial Biopsy During endometrial biopsy, a piece of tissue is removed from the inner lining of the uterus. Endometrial biopsies are performed to determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. Risks... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Why Floss? If you think you can skip flossing your teeth, think again. It should be an important part of your daily dental health regimen, experts say. The American Dental Association says flossing... Read more ... New Electrical Stimulation Therapy Can Help Stroke Patients Move Paralyzed Hand A new form of electrical stimulation therapy can help rewire the brain and restore some dexterity to a hand that's been paralyzed by stroke, a new clinical trial shows. In the experimental therapy... Read more ... What's Regular Exercise Worth? Maybe $2,500 Per Year Trying to decide whether you can afford the time and money to start an exercise routine? Maybe this will help: A new study finds that the average adult with heart disease who exercises regularly can... Read more ... Stroke Survivors Often Struggle With Depression Stroke survivors face an increased risk of developing depression, a new study suggests. In the first three months after having a stroke, survivors' risk of depression was eight times higher than... Read more ... Clot Retrieval Device Approval Expanded Two similar devices that help doctors retrieve blood clots and avoid potential disability among stroke victims have been approved for new uses by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Trevo... Read more ... Sex Suffers for Younger Adults After Heart Attack After a heart attack, many younger adults experience sexual difficulties -- and women more so than men, a new study reveals. Moreover, those who don't talk to their doctors about sex in the first few... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home