Your gut health linked to your stroke risk, severity
In a new study from Cleveland Clinic, researchers found for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following...
Stroke, blindness, a heart transplant – and a can-do spirit
Hana Hooper went to college with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She aspired to boost her knowledge of biology and intended to amplify her...
These 2 dietary supplements may prevent heart disease, stroke effectively
In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, scientists found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease...
At 27, she collapsed in the shower from a stroke
Veronica Cardello hopped in the shower on a Tuesday morning, her thoughts drifting to the full slate of meetings awaiting her at work. Picking...
Scientists find new way to save many more lives from heart attack and stroke
In a new study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, researchers found that a new risk calculator will better predict people at high...
Once or twice weekly daytime nap may lower heart attack/stroke risk
In a new study from the University Hospital of Lausanne, researchers found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower...
This inexpensive drug combo can protect your heart health, prevent stroke
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found that an inexpensive therapy that includes four common drugs could help prevent heart attacks, strokes...
People with this mental problem more than three times likely to have stroke
In a new study from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, researchers found that adults who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as...
How to control your cholesterol effectively to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Have you had your cholesterol checked? Most adults should have a cholesterol test every 4 to 6 years.
That’s because nearly 78 million American adults...
COVID-positive people have more severe strokes
In a new study, researchers found that among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well...