New study finds new blood marker for stroke and brain injury
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that a molecule called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) rises significantly in the blood after patients undergo high-intensity focused...
A simple pill could reduce heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have found a simple and affordable way to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
Physical activity may lower risk of dementia, stroke, and mental diseases
A new study suggests that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The research, published...
Half of people with irregular heartbeat will get heart attack, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often fast heartbeat. It affects many people and increases the risk of...
Teen’s face went numb at the start of a calculus exam. Another migraine? No....
It was midterm week at Clarence High School in New York and senior Maddy Ferriter was ready.
At 9 a.m., she took her seat in...
This blood pressure number could show your stroke risk
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery about how blood pressure affects the brain, especially when it comes to memory,...
Mini-strokes may cause long-term memory decline
A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that even a brief, temporary disruption in blood flow to...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Flu shot could help prevent stroke in older people
Strokes are a serious health issue that can cause lasting damage. They happen when blood flow to the brain is blocked, similar to a...
Virtual reality helps stroke patients regain arm movement
A new study from the University of Reading and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has shown that virtual reality (VR) can help stroke patients...