Can a stroke change your sleep patterns? New study finds possible link
A recent study suggests that people who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep either too much or too little compared...
This drug may treat stroke better, study finds
Treating stroke patients, especially those who don’t have blockages in large or medium-sized blood vessels, can be difficult.
Standard treatments like thrombolysis (which dissolves clots)...
New study finds two proteins that may help prevent stroke recurrence
People who experience a stroke are at a higher risk of having another stroke or a serious heart-related issue, making it important to identify...
Wearable heart monitors boost detection of irregular rhythms, but not stroke, shows study
A recent study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute found that wearable, long-term heart monitors are effective in detecting more cases of atrial...
This drug is better for stroke prevention in people with heart rhythm problems
A recent study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 revealed that asundexian, a new oral anticoagulant, is less effective than apixaban...
Study finds best diabetes drugs for heart attack and stroke prevention
Nearly 500 million adults worldwide are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of them take metformin, a common medication that helps...
Scientists find drug combo to protect against heart disease, stroke
A recent study conducted by scientists from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has brought promising news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
This blood pressure number may hold key to your risks of dementia and stroke
When it comes to monitoring blood pressure, most people focus on the top number, known as systolic blood pressure, as it’s widely regarded as...
Flu shots may protect you from stroke, study finds
A stroke is a serious health issue that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Imagine a roadblock that stops cars from...
Intense exercise shows greater benefits for stroke survivors
New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be more effective at improving heart health in stroke survivors than exercising continuously at...