Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...
UCLA study develops first drug to mimic stroke rehabilitation effects
Scientists at UCLA Health have made a big discovery that could change the way we treat stroke recovery.
For the first time, researchers have found...
Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...
Fatigue may last up to a year after a mini-stroke, study finds
A new study has found that fatigue can last for up to a year after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a...
New drug can reduce stroke damage and treat Alzheimer’s
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death around the world, second only to heart disease. A team of researchers in Japan has...
New light-and-sound technology helps spot stroke early
Every year, strokes take the lives of millions of people around the world. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is...
What you need to know about rehabilitation exercises after a stroke
Recovering from a stroke can be a long and challenging journey, but with the right rehabilitation exercises, many people can regain strength, movement, and...
Moderate coffee drinking may lower risk of stroke and heart disease
Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart and reduce the risk of...
Starting statins early reduces heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes
Statin medications are a safe, low-cost, and effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
For patients with diabetes,...
Education may speed up mental decline after stroke
A new study from Michigan Medicine suggests that stroke survivors with higher levels of education may experience faster mental decline after their stroke, despite...