This vaccine could reduce risks of heart disease, stroke in older people
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus that gives you chickenpox. When you get chickenpox, the virus doesn't completely leave...
Why blood thinners can help fight heart disease, stroke
In the battle against heart disease, blood thinners emerge as critical allies. These medications, pivotal in preventing and treating blood clots, play a vital...
Radon exposure linked to strong stroke risk, study finds
A new study has brought to light a concerning connection between radon exposure and the risk of stroke. It expands our understanding of the...
Promising new drug may reduce recurrent strokes
In a significant development for stroke prevention, an experimental drug designed to block blood-clotting proteins shows potential in lowering the risk of recurrent strokes.
This...
New criteria could boost lifesaving stroke surgery rates in the U.S.
In a significant development, a recent study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 20th Annual Meeting has projected a substantial increase in the...
Innovative device improves movements in stroke survivors
In a small village near Guadalajara, Mexico, 70-year-old Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, faced a daunting challenge. Living atop a hill, Elena...
More people die from drug- and alcohol-related heart disease and stroke
Over the past two decades, while we've seen a decrease in deaths from heart-related diseases, there's been a worrying increase in deaths linked to...
This vaccine can prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox, may bring some surprising risks to light, according to a recent...
Dizzy on the golf course, pastor was having a stroke that took days to...
On his way to the golf course one day last July, Nick Reed couldn't get cool.
He figured it had to do with the heat...
Smart glove can help stroke patients recover hand functions
This month marks a significant milestone for stroke survivors in British Columbia as they begin testing a groundbreaking new technology aimed at enhancing their...