People with heart problems have much higher risk of heart attack, stroke
A heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF) has become a major focus for medical researchers in the UK. AF causes the heart to beat...
This weight-loss drug may reduce heart attack risk in stroke survivors
A recent study has shown that the weight-loss drug Ozempic, along with other medications in its class, may significantly lower the risk of heart...
Higher temps may boost your stroke risk, study finds
According to a new study, short-term exposure to high ambient temperatures may significantly increase the risk of stroke among people aged 18 to 64...
Michigan fan saved after wife recognizes stroke at football game
A fan who suffered a stroke while cheering at a University of Michigan football game is celebrating a full recovery thanks to a comprehensive...
Why being slightly overweight might help stroke recovery
Scientists from Kobe University have found that stroke survivors who are slightly overweight tend to have fewer disabilities after their recovery.
This discovery builds on...
How intensive blood pressure treatment could prevent strokes in older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can quietly lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other health problems. Many people with...
Surprising link between cholesterol levels and stroke survival
Cholesterol is often linked to heart disease, but its role in strokes is less clear. Recent research, published in Science Bulletin, sheds light on how...
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode that produces symptoms similar to a stroke. Though the symptoms...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of brain bleeding
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a new cause of brain hemorrhages that changes the way we...