Scientists find better high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
A recent study from the University of Georgia found that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good in...
Stroke death rates are rising again after 40 years of decline
In a study from Rutgers University, scientists found did an analysis of U.S. stroke deaths from 1975 to 2019 and found both a dramatic...
Keto diets may increase risks of heart disease, cancer
The term “ketogenic (keto) diet” generally refers to a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fat.
This mix...
Singing could help with stroke rehabilitation, study finds
In a study from the University of Helsinki, scientists found that singing could support stroke rehabilitation.
They found that singing-based group rehabilitation can support the...
Women less likely to go back to work after severe stroke
In a study from Johannes Gutenberg University, scientists found more than one-third of people who have a clot removed from a major blood vessel...
This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A recent study from the University of...
This drug combo may prevent heart disease, stroke
In a recent study from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, scientists found a cheap drug combo of four common drugs could help prevent...
High blood pressure combined with bad cholesterol increases risks of heart attack, stroke
High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be linked to an 18-20% higher risk of heart disease among people who have high blood pressure.
Drinking coffee to prevent heart disease, stroke
A recent study from Semmelweis University found that up to three cups of coffee per day is linked to a lower risk of stroke...
Research shows a big cause of stroke
Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these...