Propranolol is associated with a reduced risk for overall stroke among women with migraine, with a more pronounced protective effect for ischemic stroke.

A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.

A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the ...

A medication often used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines was associated with a reduction in ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention, according to a ...

Women can't do anything about having migraine but they can be advised that smoking as well, or being on the Pill, pushes up their risk of a stroke,' said Professor Neil Poulter of Imperial.

We contend that the most relevant and readily communicated risk estimate for stroke and dementia is lifetime risk, which is the probability of someone of a given age and sex developing a condition ...

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In this analysis from the Women's Health Study, the twofold increased risk for stroke associated with migraine with aura was increased to four-fold in patients with a common polymorphism of the ...

The prevention of stroke starts with the choices we make in our daily lives, particularly with regard to our diet. While numerous diets claim to offer health benefits, one diet stands out for its ...

Among PPI users, 25% reported migraines or severe headaches, compared to 19% of non-users. This finding highlights PPIs as the acid-reducing drug class most strongly associated with headache risk, ...