A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke ...

The risk of a subsequent stroke remains high for at least the next decade for patients who have had a TIA or minor stroke, according to a comprehensive review of cohort studies from the PERSIST group.

More than two-thirds of stroke survivors have upper extremity paresis (ie, motor impairment affecting the arms and hands),1 and this impairment is typically treated with some amount of rehabilitation ...

A new study found that people under the age of 50 who use marijuana are six times more likely to have a heart attack and four ...

High cholesterol causes plaque buildup in arteries, which can restrict blood flow and lead to heart attack or stroke ... s team made the recommendation after analyzing the results of 14 studies ...

SCIENTISTS have discovered a simple way to remove microplastics from tap water – after the tiny plastic fragments were linked ...

TAKING two common drugs together could slash your levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol and lower the risk of death from heart attack ...

Cinnamon tea is a source of antioxidants and may bring various health benefits. Learn how to make it and possible side ...

Suffering a stroke is an indescribably painful and difficult experience. But if you are in the hands of experienced doctors ...

The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows ...

People who used lipophilic (fat-soluble) statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin had the greatest outcomes and ...

While most experts recommend cutting down on salt, some detractors question whether most people really need to be making ...