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Pneumococcal vaccine’s impact on heart health

We are seeking those who are at risk of, but have not had, a heart attack or stroke. Canberrans are […]

Study of media’s impact on statin use wins national award

A study that found Australians changed their use of statin medications after an ABC TV Catalyst program questioned their effectiveness has won a […]

Childhood fitness a trump card in better adult heart health

A new study from a group of international researchers, including those at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical […]

Australia making no progress to prevent obesity, alcohol harm

Australia’s investment in life-saving health promotion programs now lags well behind many other comparable Western countries, public health experts say. […]

Aspirin is safe for heart surgery patients

A worldwide study led by Monash University clinician-researchers shows that patients who take aspirin before heart surgery are at no […]

Electrical therapy offers promise for stroke patients

Patients experiencing communication problems after having a stroke could see long-term benefits from low-current electrical stimulation therapy, according to an […]

Stroke victims retrain brain

Victoria University researchers are exploring ways that stroke victims can reduce their risk of falling by helping them “retrain their […]

Screening for a silent killer cuts risk of stroke and death

Screening for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) in people aged 65 and over and treating it with anticoagulant medications could greatly […]

Improving stroke outcomes: Clinical Professor Lesley Cala

Symptoms of stroke, prevention and treatment advances including blood thinning medications and brain scans, explained by a doctor in this medical video.