Scientists find how to repair damaged brain after stroke
Most stroke victims don't receive treatment fast enough to prevent brain damage.
In a new study, researchers developed technology to "retrain" cells to help repair...
Young adults have strokes for the same reason as older adults
Some of the same risk factors that cause strokes in older adults are associated with strokes among younger adults, a new study shows, with...
These foods linked to high risks of heart disease and stroke
In a recent study at Shenzhen University, researchers found that fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke.
And...
‘Silent’ heart attacks may increase risk of stroke
In a new study, researchers found that silent heart attacks appear to increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older.
They found the long-term risk...
Depression more likely after stroke than heart attack
Adults who have had strokes – especially women – are more likely to become depressed than those who have had heart attacks, according to...
Eye problems may signal higher risk of dementia, stroke, early death
In a new study, researchers found that pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an increased...
Adding these drugs to statins may lower stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that taking the triglyceride-lowering medication icosapent ethyl cut the risk of stroke by an additional 36% in people...
This diet may reduce your stroke risk by 10%
In a new study, researchers found that eating a healthy, plant-based diet that includes foods like vegetables, whole grains and beans, and decreasing intakes...
Scientists find new way to prevent recurrent stroke
In a new study, researchers found that a surgical procedure dramatically reduced the rate of recurrent strokes among patients with atherosclerotic disease.
They demonstrated that...
This high blood pressure drug could repair blood vessels in the brain
In a new study, researchers found that propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi," resembling birthmarks), can also be used...