AI could rival expert radiologists at detecting brain bleeding
In a new study, UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley researchers found an algorithm did better than two out of four expert radiologists at...
People should stop taking aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke, study says
In a new paper, researchers suggest that if you've never had a heart attack or stroke, you likely should not be taking aspirin to...
PTSD linked to higher stroke risk in middle age
In a new study, researchers found young adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to experience a transient ischemic...
Owning a dog may help you live longer, especially if you have stroke or...
In two new studies, researchers found dog ownership may be linked to longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke...
Testosterone replacement therapy may increase heart attack, stroke risk
The prescriptions for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have soared in the last 20 years.
It is increasingly prescribed to relieve symptoms of aging in men,...
Taking these two drugs may protect you from heart attack and stroke
Cardiovascular diseases are diseases that originate from the vascular system and/or the heart.
These include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, acute coronary syndrome, heart...
Sleeping less than six hours, heart disease, stroke are deadly combo
In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk...
Less Americans have stroke compared to the past, new study says
In a new study, researchers found starting in the late 1980s, stroke rates among older Americans began to decrease, and the decline shows no...
Is a stroke survivor ready to go back to work? A simple test might...
How fast a young stroke survivor can walk may predict whether they are ready to return to work, British researchers say.
One of every four...
Exposure to pesticide may increase heart disease, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The findings emphasize the importance...