The most commonly used hormonal contraceptive—the combined estrogen-progestin pill—was associated with double the risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack, which translates to one extra stroke ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds. Contraceptive vaginal rings and skin patches ...

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in ...

19, 2025 — People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index ...

Many women consider stress management optional rather than essential, failing to recognize its direct link to heart attack risk. The combination of persistent stress and inadequate recovery time ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research which also found one form of contraceptive has no increased risk of those serious ...

Undiagnosed Conditions: Many young people suffer from high blood pressure or diabetes without knowing it, increasing their heart attack risk. While heart attacks are alarming, they are not inevitable.