What medicines can help prevent stroke?
A stroke can happen when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, cutting off oxygen and damaging brain cells. Because strokes...
Early stroke warning signs in men
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts....
This drug may lower stroke risk in type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who take semaglutide—a drug commonly known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may...
What’s the real difference between stroke and mini-stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the...
What happens to your brain during a stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood...
This small habit plays a big role in preventing heart disease and stroke
In a forward-thinking effort to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association (AHA) is urging doctors to take a...
Cannabis use tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
A major new analysis has found that people who use cannabis may face serious risks to their heart health, including twice the risk of...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
A new study from scientists at the University of California, Irvine, has revealed a surprising cause of small brain bleeds that could change how...
This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects...
Can flu shot help prevent strokes?
Strokes are serious medical emergencies that happen when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, much like a road being closed off with...