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The road home was long for 27-year-old who had a stroke during the pandemic

As the manager of a medical clinic in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dana Schwartzberg's job was tough during the best of times. So when the...

Hours after saying ‘I do,’ the bride was rushed to the hospital

The morning of her wedding, Amy Deike had a dull headache. It was easy enough to push through. The ceremony went off so perfectly that...

Statins could help prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which can lead to...

Scientists find personalized treatment for heart disease and strokes

European researchers are harnessing big data and AI to uncover personalized treatments for heart disease and strokes. Heart disease and strokes are two significant health...

Stroke could kill more than 10 million people every year, study finds

In a new report, health experts are waving a big red flag about a health problem that's getting worse: stroke. A stroke happens when blood...

Bottom blood pressure number can help predict stroke and dementia risks

Researchers at the University of Miami have made an intriguing discovery about blood pressure and its impact on brain health. Everyone knows that blood pressure...

Radon exposure linked to blood cancer risk in stroke patients

Recent research published in Neurology has uncovered a potential new health risk associated with radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Known as a leading cause...

Bedtime blood pressure drugs can prevent heart disease, stroke better

When dealing with high blood pressure, a common health issue, doctors often suggest medicines to keep it under control. This is important because if high...

This drug combo can help improve stroke treatment

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has brought significant advancements in the treatment of mild ischemic stroke and high-risk...

Michigan Medicine doctor gains new perspective as a stroke patient

When Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D. experienced a stroke that left him unable to walk, his leg and right arm weak and his face becoming numb,...