High blood pressure increases your stroke risk significantly, study finds
A new study shows that delaying or preventing high blood pressure could be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of...
Gentle ultrasound could help the brain heal itself after stroke
A new study has found that gentle, low-intensity ultrasound waves can help the brain clear away harmful waste after a stroke.
The research, published in...
Moderate to severe sleep apnea may raise risk of brain bleeds
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea could increase the risk of tiny brain...
Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Treating gum disease may lower risk of heart attacks and strokes
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
Heavy drinking linked to bigger and earlier brain bleeds, study finds
A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that drinking too much alcohol may lead to more serious brain bleeds and damage to brain...
Minimally invasive brain surgery may improve stroke recovery
A new clinical trial has shown that a less invasive type of brain surgery may be a safe and helpful option for people who...
Want to prevent another stroke? Start moving – safely
Having a stroke can feel overwhelming. It can paralyze limbs, interfere with speech and vision, make it harder to think or remember things.
So the...
Did you hear the one about the college student who had a stroke, then...
Haley Warren was asleep in bed when her mother, Denise, came home from work one Friday afternoon.
A few days earlier, Haley had finished her...
Can stronger blood pressure treatment protect you against stroke?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that doesn’t always come with warning signs.
Even if you feel fine, high blood...