Climate change linked to rising stroke risk
In recent research published on April 10, 2024, in the online version of Neurology, scientists have drawn a line connecting the dots between climate...
Strokes pose a greater risk to women
Stroke ranks as a leading cause of death worldwide, with its impact differing significantly between men and women. In the United States, stroke stands...
Vaccination for shingles may prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles is more than just a painful rash; it's a condition with deep roots and surprising risks, as revealed by recent research.
This skin problem,...
Blood thinner drug prevents strokes in hidden heart issues
In a recent study that has caught the attention of many, researchers have found a promising way to prevent strokes in people with a...
Some neighborhoods linked to a greater risk for heart and stroke
Living in areas with lots of pollution and joblessness might make people more likely to get heart disease and even double their chances of...
2 strokes in a month at 27 left her partially paralyzed. Now 31, she...
Molly Fitzgerald woke up one fall morning with intense pain in her neck. It was so bad she thought about going to the emergency...
Virtual rehabilitation can boost stroke recovery
Recovering from a stroke can be a challenging journey, especially when it comes to regaining the ability to move one's lower body.
This difficulty often...
AI could may help locate brain damage after stroke
In a new study published in Neurology Clinical Practice, researchers have explored the capabilities of artificial intelligence, specifically the large language model GPT-4, in...
Research finds a big cause of stroke
In a remarkable study from the University of California, Irvine, researchers have made an exciting discovery about what causes bleeding in the brain, which...
Scientists find a big cause of stroke in younger adults
When we think about strokes, we often associate them with older age, high blood pressure, and a series of health issues like heart disease...