Mind your hygiene! About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit ...

Eight years ago, at the age of 53, Jeff Miller woke up, got out of bed and fell to the floor. Although he was having trouble seeing, he managed to get down the stairs to the first floor of his ...

A medication often used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines was associated with a reduction in ischemic stroke risk among women using the drug for migraine prevention, according to a ...

People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

Bangalore's winter brings increased health risks including higher incidence of strokes, Parkinson's disease complications, ...

WE all know brushing twice a day is key to keeping those pearly whites sparkling. But new research suggests there’s another ...

A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. For survivors of the most common type of stroke, called an ...

Children who have had a stroke may be at higher risk for developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches than their peers.

Several myths persist about stroke. These myths often hinder individuals from seeking timely help or taking preventive ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.