Cannabis use tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
A major new analysis has found that people who use cannabis may face serious risks to their heart health, including twice the risk of...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
A new study from scientists at the University of California, Irvine, has revealed a surprising cause of small brain bleeds that could change how...
This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects...
Can flu shot help prevent strokes?
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that happen when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, much like a road being closed off with...
New CT scan helps detect hidden stroke-causing clots in the heart
A new clinical trial from Canada may change the way hospitals diagnose strokes—and help prevent future ones. The study, led by researchers from the...
What causes of a mini-stroke—and why it should never be ignored
A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), may seem like a small event because its symptoms go away quickly.
But it’s actually...
Better blood pressure control could prevent heart attacks and strokes
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects more than one in four adults in Sweden. It’s one of...
Talking therapy reduces depression and anxiety in stroke survivors
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that stroke survivors who receive talking therapy for depression and anxiety are more...
His leg felt numb on the airport escalator. He had a stroke mid-flight.
Jacob Adkisson and his husband, Taylor Hess, spent a joyful weekend in East Texas last fall celebrating their niece's wedding. On Monday, they headed...
Longer time in bed after a mild stroke is linked to brain changes
A new study suggests that people who spend more time in bed after a mild stroke or mini stroke may have more signs of...