Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Sound Waves May Help Improve Coordination after Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Reveal Early Dementia and Stroke
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for a healthy heart. When doctors measure blood pressure, they record two numbers....
Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts.
Brain cells can begin to die...
How Ultrasound Helps Stroke-Damaged Brains Recover Movement
A stroke can change a person's life in just a few minutes. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
These Two Surprising Events May Cause a Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when the brain suddenly loses its blood...
Study finds A Surprising Stroke Treatment
Our bodies work hard to keep everything in balance. Body temperature, fluid levels, and many chemical processes are carefully controlled every minute of the...
Can Doctors Put the Brain into a Safe ‘Hibernation’ After a Stroke?
A stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and long-term disability. Every year, millions of people experience a stroke, and many...
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...