This drug could help reduce stroke, heart attacks in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found adding drug ticagrelor to aspirin could help cut strokes and heart attacks in people with diabetes.
They found taking...
Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension on the rise
In a new study, researchers found total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure—known collectively as cardiometabolic diseases—have been increasing since...
Age may play big role in women’s worse quality of life post-stroke
After a stroke, women are known to have a worse health-related quality of life than men, both in the short term and long term.
Now...
Stroke survivors recover better with stepped-up rehab
Stroke survivors in rehabilitation may be able to step things up:
A new study says challenging, high-intensity training may help them regain mobility better than...
This inexpensive drug combo may lower risks for heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found an inexpensive treatment that combines four drugs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The...
This training could boost stroke survivors’ walking skills
In a new study, researchers found high-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional,...
Insomnia linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke, according to new research in the American...
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Low vitamin D levels do not lead to strokes but can result from them, according to the latest study that looks at the relationship...
Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke
Rehabilitation for most stroke survivors rarely involves aerobic fitness.
But new research suggests they might be missing out on a significant healing opportunity.
An analysis of...
Urinary tract infections have strongest link with stroke
Urinary tract infection is a very common infection that affects a part of the urinary system.
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters...