One simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new study from scientists at Tehran University of Medical Sciences brings hopeful news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
The researchers found...
Long-term high blood pressure raises stroke risk, study shows
High blood pressure has long been known to increase the risk of stroke.
But a new study from Michigan Medicine shows that it's not just...
Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may prevent heart disease, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers — a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
This blood clot drug shows promise up to 24 hours after stroke
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 brings hope to stroke patients around the world.
Researchers found that the...
Stopping blood clot drugs may increase stroke risk in these people
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of bleeding, according to...
Mini-strokes: a serious warning you shouldn’t ignore
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked for a short time.
Even...
Chronic stress may raise stroke risk in these people, study finds
Younger women who experience chronic stress may have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study published in Neurology®, the medical journal...
Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...
UCLA study develops first drug to mimic stroke rehabilitation effects
Scientists at UCLA Health have made a big discovery that could change the way we treat stroke recovery.
For the first time, researchers have found...
Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...