Better measure of ‘good cholesterol’ may help control heart attack, stroke risk
For decades, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been dubbed “good cholesterol” because of its role in moving fats and other cholesterol molecules out of...
Blood test that measures alcohol use may predict risk for bleeding strokes
People who drink large amounts of alcohol have nearly fivefold odds of experiencing a potentially deadly type of stroke compared with those who drink...
Car crashes, strokes, and Alzheimer’s disease: The dangers of sleep loss
Most people are familiar with the obvious consequences of sleep deprivation—the heavy eyelids, short attention spans and excessive yawning after a poor night's sleep.
But...
COVID-19 linked to stroke in otherwise healthy people
In a new study, researchers found that people with no risk factors for stroke may have an increased risk if they have contracted COVID-19,...
Why sleep loss could increase your heart disease and stroke risk
Sleep disruption has been shown to be linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, but the mechanism has been unclear.
In a new study, researchers...
Don’t ignore signs of stroke or heart attack due to COVID-19 crisis
Hackensack University Medical Center is cautioning patients not to ignore symptoms of a stroke or heart attack due to fear of contracting COVID-19.
Many hospitals...
Reducing inflammation may boost cognitive recovery after stroke
Reperfusion therapy, the gold standard for stroke treatment, helps restore blood flow after a stroke caused by a clot, preventing loss of brain tissue.
However,...
Prevent a stroke by knowing your risks
Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability among survivors. Fortunately, most strokes...
This common stroke drug may help treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers suggest that a drug commonly used to treat patients suffering from strokes could be repurposed to treat patients with...
How COVID-19 could harm your brain, according to UCLA scientists
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, much attention has been paid to the devastating effects of the virus on the lungs.
But doctors are learning...