12-year-old’s stroke revealed an undiagnosed congenital condition
Ten days before his 13th birthday, Trenden Johnston spent the afternoon doing yardwork and bouncing on a trampoline. So when his mom left to...
This type of tai chi may boost stroke recovery
Scientists found a seated form of traditional martial art can help stroke survivors regain strength and balance and help relieve depression symptoms as well...
Eye photos can help predict stroke, dementia, early death
Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an increased risk...
These things can increase heart disease risk if you have diabetes
High blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart and blood vessels. Over time, this damage can...
Coffee and tea may help lower stroke and dementia risks
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University found that drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia.
Drinking coffee was...
These health conditions can interfere with stroke diagnosis and treatment
Scientists from the University of Calgary found that people with disabilities or dementia may not get timely or appropriate treatment when they have a...
Scientists find a major 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...
Salt substitute could effectively prevent stroke
A new study from the University of New South Wales found among individuals with prior stroke or uncontrolled high blood pressure, replacing regular salt...
This video game may help stroke patients recover faster
A new study from the University of Missouri found a new motion-sensor video game can help patients recovering from a stroke improve their motor...
Common nausea drugs may increase the risk of stroke
Antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) are commonly prescribed drugs to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by migraine, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
In a new study, researchers found that...