Shingles linked to higher risks for stroke, heart attack
Shingles often causes a painful rash and can occur anywhere on the head or body. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same...
COVID-19 linked to more bleeding, worse outcomes in stroke
People with a COVID-19 infection who have an ischemic stroke may be more likely to have bleeding in their brain.
Repairing the gut may save brain function after stroke
In a study from Texas A&M University, scientists found that repairing the gut may save brain function after a stroke
Thyroid problems linked to bone fracture, heart attack, stroke
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, scientists found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...
Full vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, stroke after COVID-19
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke 31 to 120 days after COVID-19.
‘I need to walk again’: Stroke survivor keeps promise to her husband, who died...
From her hospital bed, Beth Murphy demanded that a television be brought into her room. She needed to see the face of her husband.
Kevin...
Morning exercise linked to lowest risks of heart disease, stroke
It is well established that exercise is good for heart health.
Now in a study from Leiden University, scientists found that morning physical activity is associated...
Even with statins, high triglycerides may increase risk of second stroke
People who have an atherothrombotic stroke and higher levels of triglycerides may have a higher risk of having another stroke or other heart problems.
Why strokes can harm women, men differently
Scientists found the location of the stroke's damage in the brain may help explain why stroke affects men and women differently.
Stroke may cut life expectancy by one third
Stroke is one of the most common causes of hospitalization and disability in Australia and has been linked to risk factors such as high blood...