Night light can increase your risks of heart attack and stroke
A new study from Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can raise your risk of serious heart problems—including...
This common vaccine could prevent heart attack and stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that gives you chickenpox. If you had chickenpox before, the virus stays hidden...
How to spot a stroke and act fast to save a life
When someone is having a stroke, every minute matters. Acting fast can help save their life and reduce the chances of permanent damage.
That’s why...
Stroke can happen to anyone. How to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time.
The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and...
People younger than 40 with good heart health have lower risks in heart disease,...
Many people think of heart disease or kidney problems as issues that only affect older adults.
But new research shows that keeping your heart healthy...
A stroke at 31 compromised his painting hand. It may have made him a...
Artist Jared Hankins noticed how much he enjoyed covering his canvases with countless clouds in countless shades of black and white. Another sudden favorite...
This blood pressure number might help prevent dementia, stroke
Many people know that high blood pressure can harm the heart. But a new study shows it might also hurt your brain—especially the lower...
Popular weight loss drugs may improve stroke recovery
Drugs that help manage type 2 diabetes are already known for their ability to lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and reduce heart...
New diabetes pill cuts risk of heart attack and stroke
A major international study has revealed that a pill form of semaglutide—a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes—can also reduce the risk...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain bleeding that could change how we...