Your blood pressure holds the key to dementia and stroke prevention
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something interesting about blood pressure that could help us understand brain health better.
When you go to...
New blood test helps detect major stroke faster and more accurately
Stroke is one of the top causes of death and disability in the world. But fast and accurate treatment can make a big difference.
A...
Heart screening may cut death and stroke risk in older men
A large study from Denmark has found that heart screenings may help reduce the risk of death, stroke, and heart attacks in older men—especially...
AI scan tool can predict heart attacks and death
A new study has found that a special artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help predict heart attacks and death in people who have signs...
Your tooth and gum health may predict stroke risk
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright. New research suggests it could also help protect...
Can low-dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks and stroke in diabetes?
A new study brings hope to people with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for heart problems.
It found that taking low-dose aspirin...
This diabetes drug cuts heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
A new international study has found that the diabetes drug albiglutide may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from serious heart problems like...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
Women have slightly slower recovery after stroke, study finds
A new study shows that women may have a slightly harder time recovering from a stroke than men when it comes to daily tasks...
How a stroke changes the way the brain processes speech
After a stroke, some people develop a language disorder that makes it difficult for them to understand spoken words.
This condition doesn’t affect their hearing,...