Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
After a night of partying, 29-year-old Bethany Moeddel felt nauseous and had a headache. A hangover, she figured.
She couldn't sleep it off, though, because...
These people may have strokes at much younger ages, study finds
The Hmong are people who originally come from mountainous regions in places like Laos, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Many of them helped the United States...
Mental problems before 40 linked to higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders like depression, anxiety, and insomnia are up to three times more likely to suffer a...
Scientists develop new AI tool to detect stroke accurately
Ischemic stroke is a scary and potentially fatal event.
It happens when a blood clot gets stuck in a blood vessel in the brain, stopping...
Deep sleep shortage and sleep apnea: tied to stroke and Alzheimer’s risk?
Do you snore heavily and feel tired even after a full night's sleep? You might have sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder.
Recent...
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...