Scientists reveal a major cause of stroke
In a recent study from the National University of Ireland, scientists found that one in 11 stroke survivors experienced a period of anger or...
What happens inside artery plaque to trigger strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death in the United States, but scientists are still working to understand one of their primary...
One artery number can predict higher risks of heart attack, stroke
In a recent study, scientists from Erasmus MC found that the diameter of the thoracic aorta is a biomarker for heart attacks and other...
Multivitamins do not prevent heart disease, study finds
Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes, or heart death.
According...
Salt substitutes for meals lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and death
Scientists from the University of New South Wales found that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all...
Once or twice daytime nap every week may lower risk of heart attack, stroke
Scientists from the University Hospital of Lausanne found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having...
How does stroke impact your vision?
The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital lobe, which is the region in the cerebral hemisphere that...
Migraine headaches linked to higher risks for heart disease, stroke
Scientists from Soonchunhyang University found that migraine headaches may raise the risks for heart disease and stroke, particularly in women.
The research is published in...
Seizures may increase dementia risk for stroke survivors
Scientists from Penn State found that stroke patients who have a seizure following their diagnosis are two and a half times more likely to...
This stroke drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
Scientists from the University of Southern California found that a human stroke drug shows intriguing signs that it might also be a safe and...