Shingles Vaccine May Also Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Most people know the shingles vaccine helps prevent a painful skin rash, but new research suggests it may also protect against heart attacks and...
Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors of Mini-Strokes
A mini-stroke can be frightening because it often appears suddenly and then disappears just as quickly. Doctors call this condition a transient ischemic attack,...
Hidden Genes Behind Early Irregular Heartbeat May Prevent Future Strokes
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 10 million Americans.
It happens when the upper chambers...
Study Finds Link Between Migraine Aura and Stroke
Many people think of migraine as simply a painful headache, but it is actually a complex neurological condition.
Around one in three people with migraine...
Common Causes of Mini-Strokes and How to Lower Your Risk
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is briefly blocked.
Unlike a major stroke,...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Predict Stroke, Dementia
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for heart health. However, scientists are now learning that blood pressure can also...
New Treatment Could Help Stroke Patients Recover Better
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide because brain cells begin to die within minutes after their blood supply is blocked.
Even...
What Are the Common Causes of Strokes?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without...
New Injection Helps the Brain Rebuild After Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of...
Hidden Blood Vessel Damage May Be the Real Cause of Many Small Strokes
Doctors have traditionally treated many strokes by targeting fatty plaque inside larger arteries.
However, growing evidence suggests that this approach may not address the underlying...