New method may find which stroke patients need further treatment
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to find stroke patients who are most likely to have a treatable underlying condition.
They...
Special stroke symptoms every woman should know
Stroke is one of the top leading cause of death in the U.S., and research has shown that women make up nearly 60% of...
Wearing a blood pressure cuff may help prevent stroke
In a new study, researchers found that wearing a blood pressure cuff on an arm or leg may help prevent stroke.
They found that wearing...
These 7 things can tell your future heart disease, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found seven key measures of heart health may help predict future risk of heart disease and stroke.
The seven factors...
New evidence shows highly processed foods linked to heart disease, stroke
Recently, researchers from two large European studies have found new evidence that eating highly processed foods is linked to high risks of heart disease...
Fasting unnecessary for blood cholesterol tests
Many people fast before having blood cholesterol tests, which measure lipid levels to determine the risk of heart attack and stroke.
But recent studies have...
Common mouth bacteria found in stroke patients’ brains
In a new study, researchers found that people with the most common type of stroke may have mouth bacteria in their brains.
The finding suggests...
Silent heart attack may increase stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that having a silent heart attack may increase stroke risk.
Previous research has shown that heart attacks cause classic...
This stroke drug may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that a drug currently developed for treating stroke patients could also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
They found that the drug...
Scientists develop new treatment for most common type of stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new treatment for the most common type of stroke.
The treatment is a nerve stimulation therapy called...