This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
One simple pill could prevent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
Two common blood pressure drugs can both prevent heart attack, stroke
A large long-term study has provided new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure, offering important guidance for both doctors and...
Why a mini‑stroke should never be ignored
A mini-stroke may sound small, but it is one of the most serious warning signs the body can give. Doctors call it a transient...
Plant-based diet could reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
Scientists from the Texas Department of State Health Services and other institutions have found that eating a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of...
This overlooked blood pressure number could predict stroke and dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered an important clue about how blood pressure may affect the brain as people age.
Their research suggests...
New heart device could lower stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, affects about 10.5 million Americans and significantly increases the risk of stroke.
The condition causes the heart to beat irregularly,...
Study finds big hidden cause of heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States.
For years, doctors have tried to reduce this risk by using...
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...