Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In Ireland alone, around 7,500 people suffer a stroke each year, and...
Delaying high blood pressure may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
Delaying high blood pressure onset may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
How good food reduces stroke and heart disease risk
Healthy eating isn’t just about looking good or losing weight—it’s about keeping your body strong and protecting it from serious health problems like stroke...
What you need to know and do about mini-strokes
A mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored. It happens when blood flow to a...
Study discovers major cause of stroke
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have uncovered a surprising cause of brain hemorrhages that challenges long-held beliefs about these events.
Their study, published...
New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation focus on holistic care
Updated guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense, have been published in...
Simple steps to lower stroke risk after 60
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing brain cells to die....
Mislabeling of NSAID allergies poses risks for stroke patients
A recent study from the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has shed light on the significant impact of mislabeled NSAID...
Adult children from divorced families have higher stroke risk, study finds
A recent study published in PLOS One reveals that older adults who experienced parental divorce during childhood are at a significantly higher risk of stroke later...