Why a Mini-Stroke May Save Your Life
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious medical warning that should never be ignored.
Although the symptoms usually disappear...
Study Find a Real Trigger Behind Some Strokes in Older People
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a surprising new clue about how some brain hemorrhages may begin.
For many...
Most Heart Attacks and Strokes Give Early Warning Signs
Many people believe that heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure happen suddenly without any warning.
While these events often seem unexpected, a huge new international...
This Common Vaccine May Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
Most people think of shingles as a painful skin rash, but doctors now know that it can affect much more than the skin.
Shingles is...
A Better Way to Control Blood Pressure After Stroke Could Help More Patients Recover
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes....
New VR Therapy Gives Fresh Hope for Better Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke is often a long journey.
Even after leaving hospital, many people continue to struggle with weak hands, poor arm control, numbness,...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Sound Waves May Help Improve Coordination after Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Reveal Early Dementia and Stroke
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for a healthy heart. When doctors measure blood pressure, they record two numbers....
Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts.
Brain cells can begin to die...