Study finds big hidden cause of heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States.
For years, doctors have tried to reduce this risk by using...
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...
A new stroke drug could help people recover better after brain injury
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. It happens suddenly, often without warning, when blood flow to part of...
A new drug may help prevent second strokes without raising bleeding risk
A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant, and for many survivors, the fear of having another stroke never fully goes away....
Mediterranean diet may lower risks of all types of strokes
Following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a large study published in Neurology Open Access.
While the...
New therapy for the ‘good’ arm helps stroke survivors regain function
For years, stroke rehabilitation has focused mainly on the more impaired side of the body.
But a new study published in JAMA Neurology has shown...
Why training the ‘good’ arm can help stroke survivors regain independence
Many people who survive a stroke are left with serious and long-lasting problems with their arms. Usually, one arm is more affected than the...
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, may be brief, but it is not something to ignore.
Even though the symptoms go...
Stroke has a surprising link with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and slowly damages...