This police detective sergeant saves lives. His wife saved his.
After another emotional day investigating domestic violence and child abuse cases in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Rafaelito Cruz sat down to dinner with his...
Key medications for stroke prevention
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, but the good news is that many strokes can be prevented through...
Warning signs and symptoms of a mini stroke
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), commonly known as a mini stroke, is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. A...
Key symptoms of stroke in people with diabetes
Strokes are a major health concern worldwide, particularly for individuals with diabetes. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of a stroke compared...
Nighttime heat strongly increases stroke risk, study finds
A recent study led by Dr. Alexandra Schneider from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital has revealed a significant connection between high nighttime...
Understanding common causes of silent strokes
Silent strokes are often undetected threats that can significantly affect an individual's cognitive and physical health over time.
Unlike typical strokes that cause immediate and...
Common causes of hemorrhagic stroke you need to know
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding (hemorrhage) in or around the brain.
Hemorrhagic strokes are less...
Eating right for stroke prevention
Strokes are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, but many strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes, especially diet.
The right food choices...
Can air pollution increase your stroke risk?
Air pollution is a known environmental hazard, linked to a range of health problems from respiratory issues to heart disease.
Increasingly, research is revealing that...
7 things to know about how stroke is different for women
Stroke can be devastating for anyone. But the risks and symptoms of a stroke are not always the same in women and men.
American Heart...