Stroke has a surprising link with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and slowly damages...
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
An updated guide to the latest research on heart disease and stroke is filled with crucial data for experts fighting those debilitating problems.
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What triggers a stroke? New study reveals surprising clues
Strokes are a major health issue around the world. They can lead to death or cause long-term problems with movement, speech, and memory.
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These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...
Gout drugs could help prevent heart attack and stroke
A new study has found that the same medications used to treat gout can also lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in...
Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans
The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...
This stuff from muscles may help the brain heal after a stroke
When someone has a stroke, quick treatment is key. Doctors can sometimes remove or dissolve the blood clot that caused the stroke, but this...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
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Delayed stroke care may increase disability risk
When a stroke strikes, time is one of the most important factors that decides whether a person can recover or live with long-term disability.
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The time of day can make a stroke worse, study finds
A new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has found that the severity of a stroke can depend on...