Infections may be a 'trigger' for heart attack, stroke
Nov 28, 2018
New research links pneumonia and other infections to an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke within three months.
Stroke News
Her life in tatters, a stroke should've added to her misery. Instead, it sparked an amazing rise.
Nov 19, 2018
To best appreciate the harrowing, heartwarming story of stroke survivor Michelle Davenport, you first need to know about the woman who raised her, Flossie Washington.
Warm, wet weather linked to improved outlook for stroke survivors
Nov 16, 2018
A new study found a connection between winter and increased hospitalizations for stroke. It also showed that survivors admitted during warm, wet seasons had better outcomes.
What is a medical guideline, and how is it created?
Nov 10, 2018
Guidelines help doctors understand the best way to prevent and treat diseases. But what exactly are guidelines? And how are they created?
Young golfer returns to sport he loves after stroke
Nov 7, 2018
Having survived a stroke at 25, Andrew Lask wants everyone to know it can happen to people who are young and fit.
China's stroke care is improving, but the disease is still No. 1 killer
Oct 29, 2018
China has made strides in stroke care over the past decade amid rising stroke incidence, a new report finds.
Up, up and #UpAgainAfterStroke
Oct 29, 2018
At 26, Rick Logan was a fitness model and personal trainer. Then came the stroke. Three years later, you can hardly tell – unless you know where to look.
Music and a strong sense of purpose motivate stroke survivor
Oct 24, 2018
Hip-hop musician's strong will and desire to inspire keeps her going after two brain aneurysms and a stroke.
The heart problem this stroke, bypass surgery survivor wasn't expecting
Oct 22, 2018
After a quadruple bypass, aortic valve replacement and stroke, Tom Broussard thought he was on the mend. Then, the new heart valve failed.
Study: Ozone pollution may be linked to a type of bleeding stroke
Oct 18, 2018
Exposure to ozone may be associated with intracerebral hemorrhage, a type of bleeding stroke, according to new research.