Hospitalizations for common cause of stroke increases five times
A new study has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of people hospitalized in the United States for cervical artery dissection—a serious condition...
Screening for irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure could prevent strokes
A group of 29 international medical experts is calling for a major change in how we screen for heart disease.
In a recent review published...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
Flu shot may help prevent stroke, study finds
A stroke is a dangerous condition that happens when blood can't reach the brain. It's like a traffic jam in your blood vessels—without blood...
What stroke recovery really looks like today
You may already know the common signs of a stroke—sudden vision loss, a drooping face, weak arms or legs, and slurred speech.
But what happens...
Scientists develop portable device to help stroke patients recover faster
A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, led by Professor Steven Barlow, has developed a new device that could speed up recovery...
Neck artery tear linked to stroke on the rise in U.S. hospitals, study finds
A new study has found a sharp rise in U.S. hospitalizations for a condition called cervical artery dissection—a tear in a neck artery that...
Heart flexibility may predict stroke and dementia risk, study finds
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a key heart measurement that can help predict a person’s risk of having an...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Minor strokes carry long-term risk of major stroke, study finds
Even a small warning stroke—known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke—can leave a person at high risk for a full-blown...