Could a flu shot help lower your risk of stroke?
A stroke is a serious health condition that happens when blood can’t flow properly to your brain. This can damage brain cells and affect...
Stroke risk from artery narrowing differs between men and women
A new study has revealed important differences in how carotid artery narrowing, a major risk factor for stroke, affects men and women.
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Mini stroke: A warning sign you shouldn’t ignore
A mini-stroke, also called a TIA (short for transient ischemic attack), is a health event that looks and feels like a stroke but doesn’t...
Why more young adults are having strokes
Strokes are often thought of as a health problem for older people, but that’s starting to change. More adults under the age of 50...
Heart’s stretching ability may help predict stroke and dementia risk
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that how well a part of the heart called the left atrium...
Could a new drug help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes—something no existing treatment...
This drug reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke in type 2 diabetes
A new international clinical trial has shown that the oral form of semaglutide, a medication already known for managing type 2 diabetes, can significantly lower...
17 risk factors may link stroke, dementia, and depression in later life
A new review has found that stroke, dementia, and depression in older adults share many of the same risk factors—17 in total. This means...
More Americans are dying at home from stroke, study finds
A new nationwide study reveals that a growing number of Americans are dying at home from ischemic stroke, a trend that reflects both changing...
A simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A team of researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found a simple and affordable way to lower the risk of serious heart...