Prediabetes and tobacco use may triple stroke risk, study finds
A recent study has revealed that young adults who use tobacco and have prediabetes face a significantly increased risk of stroke.
This groundbreaking research was...
Scientists develop new way to treat stroke and vascular dementia
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have grown miniature blood vessel models in the laboratory to study how damage to the structural support of...
Smart robotic system helps stroke survivors regain arm function
Each year, millions of people around the world suffer from strokes, a major cause of long-term disability. After a stroke, many survivors find their...
Irregular heartbeat after heart surgery may increase stroke and death risks
After undergoing heart surgery, many patients experience an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or Afib.
This can be caused by the stress of the...
People with inflammatory bowel disease have higher stroke risk, study finds
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes with its challenges, and now research suggests it could also increase the risk of having a stroke.
While...
A decrease in stroke deaths, but a warning of potential reversal
Over the course of 44 years, from 1975 to 2019, there has been a notable decline in stroke-related fatalities in the United States.
However, recent...
Study questions blood pressure lowering in stroke patients
A new study by Dr. Eva Mistry from the University of Cincinnati and UC Health suggests that the common practice of lowering systolic blood...
While teaching a fitness class, she had a massive heart attack
Ratona Harr was 20 minutes into leading a morning ride at a cycling studio when she felt something like a switch flip, triggering pressure...
Women who survived stroke express concerns about emergency care
A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine and Brown University reveals that women who have survived a stroke often believe they are at risk...
Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.
However, while we all grow...