Warning signs of mini-stroke everyone should know
A mini-stroke, also called a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA, is a short period of time when someone has symptoms like a stroke, but...
New brain health score can predict stroke risk better
A new study from Mass General Brigham has found that a tool called the Brain Care Score, or BCS, can help predict who is...
A simple pill could save millions from heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is the number one cause of death all over the world. It can lead to dangerous health problems like heart attacks, strokes,...
New drug could fight dementia and stroke
Scientists at LMU University Hospital in Munich have discovered new details about how diseases of the brain’s tiny blood vessels develop—and they’ve identified a...
Drinking coffee this way may prevent heart attack, stroke
If you love coffee, here’s some great news. A large study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Too much energy drinks may pose huge stroke risk
Drinking several strong energy drinks every day may lead to a serious stroke, even in people who seem healthy. This warning comes from a...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
Shocking new cause of stroke discovered by scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a brand-new reason why brain bleeds happen.
This finding goes against what...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Study finds a surprising cause of stroke
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine has made an exciting new discovery about what might cause small brain bleeds, especially...