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...

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...

A new stroke drug could help people recover better after brain injury

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. It happens suddenly, often without warning, when blood flow to part of...

A new drug may help prevent second strokes without raising bleeding risk

A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant, and for many survivors, the fear of having another stroke never fully goes away....