Women less likely to go back to work after severe stroke
In a study from Johannes Gutenberg University, scientists found more than one-third of people who have a clot removed from a major blood vessel...
This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A recent study from the University of...
This drug combo may prevent heart disease, stroke
In a recent study from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, scientists found a cheap drug combo of four common drugs could help prevent...
High blood pressure combined with bad cholesterol increases risks of heart attack, stroke
High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be linked to an 18-20% higher risk of heart disease among people who have high blood pressure.
Drinking coffee to prevent heart disease, stroke
A recent study from Semmelweis University found that up to three cups of coffee per day is linked to a lower risk of stroke...
Research shows a big cause of stroke
Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these...
Days before Christmas, new mom had a stroke
Two months after giving birth and a week before Christmas 2016, Ashley Hammontree was enjoying a snowy day at home in Greenwood, Missouri. Wearing...
He used to hike mountains. A stroke left him learning to walk again.
Richard Samuelian recently got back from a hike in Yosemite National Park.
A few years ago, the 52-year-old couldn't walk down the hallway of his...
Psychosocial stress linked to higher stroke risk
In a study from the National University of Ireland Galway, scientists found that self-reported psychosocial stress is associated with an increased risk for stroke.
Scientists find best blood sugar levels to prevent strokes, heart disease
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
A recent study from Seoul National University...