New therapy for the ‘good’ arm helps stroke survivors regain function
For years, stroke rehabilitation has focused mainly on the more impaired side of the body.
But a new study published in JAMA Neurology has shown...
Why training the ‘good’ arm can help stroke survivors regain independence
Many people who survive a stroke are left with serious and long-lasting problems with their arms. Usually, one arm is more affected than the...
Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, may be brief, but it is not something to ignore.
Even though the symptoms go...
Stroke has a surprising link with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and slowly damages...
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
An updated guide to the latest research on heart disease and stroke is filled with crucial data for experts fighting those debilitating problems.
But to...
What triggers a stroke? New study reveals surprising clues
Strokes are a major health issue around the world. They can lead to death or cause long-term problems with movement, speech, and memory.
In Ireland...
These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...
Gout drugs could help prevent heart attack and stroke
A new study has found that the same medications used to treat gout can also lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in...
Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans
The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...
This stuff from muscles may help the brain heal after a stroke
When someone has a stroke, quick treatment is key. Doctors can sometimes remove or dissolve the blood clot that caused the stroke, but this...