Common Drugs May Cool the Body and Protect the Brain after A Stroke
Our bodies work hard to keep everything in balance. Body temperature, fluid levels, and many chemical processes are carefully controlled so our organs can...
The ‘Warning Stroke’ That Lasts Minutes but Could Save Your Life
A mini-stroke, known medically as a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA, is a brief interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Although the...
The ‘Bottom Number’ in Blood Pressure May Be Key to Preventing Stroke
Most people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
However, scientists are increasingly discovering...
A Simple Home Blood Pressure Program May Cut the Risk of Stroke
For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor's office a few times each year.
However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure...
These Surprising Events May Trigger a Stroke Within 1 Hour
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer a stroke, and many...
Losing Sense of Smell and Taste Can Be as Devastating as Parkinson’s and stroke
Most people rarely think about their sense of smell or taste.
The smell of fresh coffee, the taste of a favorite family recipe, or the...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....
Could Better Sleep Timing Help the Brain Heal After a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough...
Do Women with Irregular Heartbeat Really Need More Blood Thinners?
A new study involving almost one million patients is challenging one of the most influential ideas in modern heart care.
Researchers from Tulane University report...
Simple Drug Combo Cuts Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, millions of people suffer heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and other serious cardiovascular...