Teen’s face went numb at the start of a calculus exam. Another migraine? No....
It was midterm week at Clarence High School in New York and senior Maddy Ferriter was ready.
At 9 a.m., she took her seat in...
This blood pressure number could show your stroke risk
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery about how blood pressure affects the brain, especially when it comes to memory,...
Mini-strokes may cause long-term memory decline
A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that even a brief, temporary disruption in blood flow to...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Flu shot could help prevent stroke in older people
Strokes are a serious health issue that can cause lasting damage. They happen when blood flow to the brain is blocked, similar to a...
Virtual reality helps stroke patients regain arm movement
A new study from the University of Reading and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has shown that virtual reality (VR) can help stroke patients...
Chronic kidney disease strongly linked to stroke, study finds
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem affecting millions of people worldwide.
Despite its widespread impact, doctors and scientists have struggled to fully...
Heavy smoking linked to unexplained strokes in people under 50
A new study has found that smoking, especially heavy smoking, is linked to unexplained strokes in younger adults. The research, published in Neurology Open Access,...
New blood test could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A simple scoring system could change the way doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from blood-thinning medications. Researchers behind this breakthrough...
First kind of diabetes drug could prevent both heart attacks and strokes
A new drug called sotagliflozin, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may help people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...