Research has shown that the postpartum period, particularly the two weeks following birth, holds a surprisingly high stroke ...

Researchers have revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke. The paper shows how the thalamus -- a sort of central networking hub that ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Stroke patients need intensive and long-term rehabilitation ...

“So, methamphetamine, cocaine, and even marijuana can increase your risk of stroke when you’re young,” Dr. McDonald said.

Unfortunately, it’s the second-leading cause of lung cancer — and now it’s connected to increased stroke risk. A recent study ...

Chris Kirmsse's blood pressure was 200/100. Daughter Christine made her go to the ER where Chris learned she had had a heart ...

A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a “mini stroke,” is a brief episode of symptoms similar to a stroke. While a ...

A recent study from Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke.

As you rush around doing last minute Christmas shopping and finalizing your perfect holiday plans, you might also experience a rise in health risks along with the Christmas magic. During ...

A recent study from Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke. The paper, published ...

Strokes are becoming more common in young people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It found ...

Stroke survivors and their family members could benefit from palliative care, which focuses on easing pain and other symptoms ...