Best diet to prevent heart disease and stroke
Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death around the world. The good news is that they are often preventable—and...
Keeping this blood pressure number in check may prevent stroke
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed a surprising connection between our blood pressure and brain health as we age. The...
What medicines can help prevent stroke?
A stroke can happen when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, cutting off oxygen and damaging brain cells. Because strokes...
Early stroke warning signs in men
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts....
This drug may lower stroke risk in type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who take semaglutide—a drug commonly known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may...
What’s the real difference between stroke and mini-stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the...
What happens to your brain during a stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood...
This small habit plays a big role in preventing heart disease and stroke
In a forward-thinking effort to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association (AHA) is urging doctors to take a...
Cannabis use tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
A major new analysis has found that people who use cannabis may face serious risks to their heart health, including twice the risk of...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
A new study from scientists at the University of California, Irvine, has revealed a surprising cause of small brain bleeds that could change how...