New injectable treatment may protect the brain after stroke
When someone has a stroke, doctors must act quickly to restore blood flow to the brain. This urgent step can save a person’s life.
But...
New diabetes drug may prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new medicine called sotagliflozin has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it could help people with type 2...
Can wearable heart monitors help prevent stroke?
A new study has found that wearable heart monitors can help doctors detect more cases of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm problem...
Fast detection of ‘stroke of the eye’: could help prevent blindness
Most people think of a stroke as something that happens in the brain. But for Dr. Jay Avasarala, a neurologist at the University of...
Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people
A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...
Scientists uncover surprising cause of brain bleeding in older people
In a major discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new reason why tiny brain bleeds—called cerebral microbleeds—happen. This surprising...
Living in hotter neighborhoods may increase stroke severity
A new study has found that people who live in neighborhoods that are more vulnerable to heat are more likely to suffer from severe...
Women may recover more slowly than men after stroke, study finds
A new study has found that women may have a harder time than men recovering from certain daily tasks after a common type of...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
A mini-stroke could mean big trouble 10 years later, study finds
A recent study shows that people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke are at a high risk of having...