Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people
A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...
Scientists uncover surprising cause of brain bleeding in older people
In a major discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new reason why tiny brain bleeds—called cerebral microbleeds—happen. This surprising...
Living in hotter neighborhoods may increase stroke severity
A new study has found that people who live in neighborhoods that are more vulnerable to heat are more likely to suffer from severe...
Women may recover more slowly than men after stroke, study finds
A new study has found that women may have a harder time than men recovering from certain daily tasks after a common type of...
Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...
A mini-stroke could mean big trouble 10 years later, study finds
A recent study shows that people who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke are at a high risk of having...
Your blood pressure holds the key to dementia and stroke prevention
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something interesting about blood pressure that could help us understand brain health better.
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New blood test helps detect major stroke faster and more accurately
Stroke is one of the top causes of death and disability in the world. But fast and accurate treatment can make a big difference.
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Heart screening may cut death and stroke risk in older men
A large study from Denmark has found that heart screenings may help reduce the risk of death, stroke, and heart attacks in older men—especially...
AI scan tool can predict heart attacks and death
A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs...