Spotting a stroke fast can save a life
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of stroke
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have discovered a surprising new reason for small brain bleeds, also known as cerebral microbleeds. This finding...
Exercise may increase stroke risk for people with blocked neck arteries
Exercise is usually one of the best things you can do for your health. But a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute...
Common risk factors of stroke in women
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in women. While many people think of stroke as a health problem...
Can high cholesterol cause stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, but too much of it can...
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...