People with inflammatory bowel disease have higher stroke risk, study finds
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes with its challenges, and now research suggests it could also increase the risk of having a stroke.
While...
A decrease in stroke deaths, but a warning of potential reversal
Over the course of 44 years, from 1975 to 2019, there has been a notable decline in stroke-related fatalities in the United States.
However, recent...
Study questions blood pressure lowering in stroke patients
A new study by Dr. Eva Mistry from the University of Cincinnati and UC Health suggests that the common practice of lowering systolic blood...
While teaching a fitness class, she had a massive heart attack
Ratona Harr was 20 minutes into leading a morning ride at a cycling studio when she felt something like a switch flip, triggering pressure...
Women who survived stroke express concerns about emergency care
A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine and Brown University reveals that women who have survived a stroke often believe they are at risk...
Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.
However, while we all grow...
Their moms’ strokes brought them together. Now they’re getting married.
Mike Garrow was 6 weeks old when his mother, Donna, had a stroke. At physical therapy with Mike in tow, she made a remarkable...
Being taller may help prevent heart attack and stroke
A recent study led by the University of Bristol reveals a potential connection between a person's height during childhood and their risk of cardiovascular...
Most heart attack and stroke survivors unaware of LDL cholesterol’s harm
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, remain a significant public health concern.
High LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is a major contributor to cardiovascular...
MRI-equipped ambulances may strongly improve stroke care
Stroke is a life-threatening condition where time is of the essence. Rapid treatment significantly improves outcomes, but early diagnosis is crucial.
To address this challenge,...