Should you stop or keep taking your daily aspirin?
In a new study from the University of Tasmania, researchers found there is no clear evidence about the harm or benefit of either cessation...
Mammograms may help predict heart disease and stroke risk
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found routine mammograms used to screen for breast cancer also could help identify postmenopausal women at...
This fat in blood may increase the risk of second stroke
Stroke can have many causes.
An atherothrombotic stroke is caused by a clot that forms from plaques that build up within blood vessels in the...
Most stroke patients suffer from cognitive impairment, shows study
In a new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, researchers found that more than half of stroke patients had cognitive impairment...
Professor used his stroke to create an app that helps survivors relearn skills
Mark Brodie was sitting behind his laptop in his home office, grading student papers for a mobile applications class he taught at Simpson College...
Stroke survivor never lost fluency in the language of dance, art and song
When Paula Gallagher arrived at a rehabilitation center five days after her stroke, she felt overwhelmed and devastated.
She also couldn't speak. The clot that...
These 3 mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
In a new study from HealthPartners Institute, researchers found people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may have a higher risk for heart...
Chocolate may help reduce stroke risk, study finds
In a study from Osaka University, researchers found consuming chocolate may help lower stroke risk.
Chocolate consumption may have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health,...
Weight loss could help people with type 2 diabetes recover after stroke
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the world is expected to rise dramatically to 700 million people in 2045.
Stroke is one of the...
Daylight saving time change could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke
According to American Heart Association, losing an hour of much-needed sleep may not be the only thing to dread about "springing forward" when clocks...