Cannabis use may increase stroke risk
Stroke is one of the most serious health problems in the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or...
Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
The often-ignored blood pressure number may help prevent stroke
High blood pressure is widely known to affect the heart, but scientists are increasingly discovering that it can also have a major impact on...
A simple bedtime habit could cut heart attack and stroke risk nearly in half
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and is a...
A few cups of coffee a day may prevent heart attacks, strokes
For many people around the world, starting the day with a cup of coffee is a daily habit. Coffee is one of the most...
Wildfire smoke may trigger more severe strokes
Air pollution is often thought of as a long‑term environmental problem, but new research suggests that even short bursts of polluted air may have...
Damaged red blood cells may trigger hidden brain bleeding, study finds
In a surprising new discovery, scientists have found that tiny spots of bleeding in the brain may not always be caused by weak or...
Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
A major new study from scientists at Northwestern University has raised fresh concerns about the safety of two widely used medicines for type 2...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...