Study finds best diabetes drugs for heart attack and stroke prevention
Nearly 500 million adults worldwide are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of them take metformin, a common medication that helps...
Scientists find drug combo to protect against heart disease, stroke
A recent study conducted by scientists from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has brought promising news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...
Flu shots may protect you from stroke, study finds
A stroke is a serious health issue that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Imagine a roadblock that stops cars from...
Intense exercise shows greater benefits for stroke survivors
New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be more effective at improving heart health in stroke survivors than exercising continuously at...
Higher blood sugar levels linked to poor stroke outcomes
A recent study has found that having higher than usual blood sugar levels at the time of hospital admission for an ischemic stroke significantly...
People have lower risks of heart attacks and strokes after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published in Nature Communications has found that the rates of heart attacks and strokes decreased after COVID-19 vaccination compared to before or...
Novel technologies in stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation has come a long way, thanks to innovative technologies that help patients regain their abilities and improve their quality of life. These...
What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Clogged arteries – which can lead to heart attacks and strokes – can begin to develop in young adulthood.
But a new study suggests it...
Flu shot may help lower stroke risk, study suggests
A stroke is a serious medical issue that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Imagine a roadblock stopping cars from moving;...