New blood test may quickly identify stroke types
A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help doctors quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by bleeding or a blood clot, even before...
Blood tests may help predict stroke risk in people with this heart problem
A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
This method helps cut heart attack and stroke risk in half
A new study from HealthPartners Institute found that people with high blood pressure who used a telemonitoring program had about half the risk of...
Processed foods may increase risk of stroke and memory loss
A new study suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods—like soft drinks, chips, and cookies—may increase the risk of stroke and memory problems....
Shingles vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Many people don’t realize that once you’ve had chickenpox, the...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
Intense walking program boost stroke recovery, study shows
A new study suggests that stroke survivors can improve their ability to walk and their overall quality of life by following a structured, progressively...
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important...
Common mouth and gut bacteria may increase stroke risk
A new study suggests that a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, Streptococcus anginosus, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke...