Half of people with heart rhythm diseases dying of heart attack, stroke
Recent research uncovers a substantial reduction in stroke and heart attack-related mortality among patients diagnosed with one of the UK's most prevalent heart rhythm...
Bodybuilder had a stroke at 25. And 28. At 34, she got a new...
When she's not baking cookies for her dessert business, Olivia Rose can often be found pumping iron at the gym. For years, she participated...
The exploding fireworks sensation in 33-year-old’s brain was a stroke – his second
Bill and Marilyn Ramsey were excited about going to Galveston, Texas, to celebrate a friend's birthday.
Their friend, a pilot, flew the couple, along with...
Scientists find complex role of cholesterol in stroke survival
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in our bodies that comes in two main types: HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol).
While high levels of...
Infertility and pregnancy loss linked to higher stroke risk in women
A large-scale study published in The BMJ has shown that women with a history of infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth are at an elevated risk...
‘Bad cholesterol’ increases your risk of heart attack and stroke
Even though we have medicines to help lower high cholesterol, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
Scientists at...
She was back on the improv stage 6 months after a stroke at 44
amie Stevens went back home to Garnett, Kansas, for her grandmother's funeral and to spend time with her family.
After watching her niece's soccer game,...
Statins may reduce stroke risk for people with heart rhythm problems
Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a heart condition that makes you more likely to have a stroke. People with AFib have irregular heartbeats, which...
Even a mild head injury is linked to higher stroke risk, study finds
Head injuries are a cause for concern, often leading to hospital visits and recovery periods.
However new research is indicating that these injuries could have...
Statins may lower risk of second stroke, new study finds
For many people recovering from a stroke, the fear of experiencing another one is a constant concern.
A new study suggests that taking cholesterol-lowering drugs...