February 28, 2011 (Naples, Italy)— The largest meta-analysis so far conducted examining the impact of potassium intake on cardiovascular outcomes has found that higher dietary consumption of this ...

Epidemiological studies have suggested that dietary fiber intake may be associated with a decreased risk of stroke, but the findings have been inconsistent. We aimed to assess this association by ...

May 11, 2012 (London, United Kingdom) — A new meta-analysis, including the most contemporary studies that have examined coffee consumption and risk of cardiovascular events in a general population, ...

A new study suggests that eating the right amount of zinc may help reduce stroke risk. Having more than the recommended amount did not further reduce stroke risk. Zinc is found in foods like seafood, ...

Bananas are high in potassium The association between ischemic stroke risk and potassium intake was strongest in nonhypertensive senior female patients. HealthDay News — High potassium intake in older ...

High salt intake is associated with significantly greater risk of both stroke and cardiovascular disease, concludes a new study. High salt intake is associated with significantly greater risk of both ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Elevated fiber intake was linked to reduced odds of stroke and all-cause death. Dietary fiber was also ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis involving more than one million participants worldwide found that a higher egg consumption is linked to a reduced probability of stroke among Asian consumers, but ...

People who consume a lot of salt are nearly twice as likely to experience a clot-based stroke as are people who consume a modest amount—even when their blood pressure readings are comparable, a study ...

Fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke, finds a pooled analysis of the available research data, published online in the journal Heart. And the risk rises ...