Scientists find new links between cholesterol levels and stroke risk
Cholesterol levels in our bodies can sometimes be a bit confusing. We've all heard that high cholesterol can lead to heart disease, but what...
Repurposing a bleeding disorder drug for people with stroke
A new clinical trial called DASH, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is testing the...
Blood thinners may not prevent stroke in people with heartbeat problems
We use gadgets to watch our hearts. Think of heart rate monitors or smartwatches.
They spot if our heart skips a beat. This is helpful,...
The stroke-blood pressure paradox: a closer look
Strokes are serious and life-threatening medical emergencies that occur when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die.
Astonishingly,...
A better high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
Many people suffer strokes, which can be life-threatening. When someone has a stroke, their brain stops getting blood. This causes brain cells to die.
Six...
Fast-acting blood pressure treatment helps prevent stroke
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big problem. It's a tricky condition because you might not feel sick, but it can lead to...
The flu shot and stroke: a surprising connection
A stroke is a serious health problem. It happens when blood can't reach your brain. Imagine a road block that stops cars from moving,...
This drug shows better outcomes over aspirin in stroke patients
In treating patients who have recently experienced a stroke or progression of stroke symptoms without occlusion of large or medium-sized cerebral vessels, choosing an...
Understanding strokes: New ways to help the brain heal
A stroke happens when blood can't reach certain parts of the brain. This is usually because a clot is blocking a blood vessel, which...
The promise of two common drugs in treating a certain type of stroke
Do you know what a stroke is? It's a medical emergency where blood flow to a part of the brain gets blocked. This can...