Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Stroke burden and the contribution of several risk factors have increased from 1990 to 2021 on the global, regional, and national level.

GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, two classes of medications most commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes or weight loss, may reduce the risk of heart attack, second strokes and death ...

How does regular consumption of coffee, tea, alcohol, and soda affect stroke risk? Here’s the latest data to help guide ...

A Yale study highlights how the rise of extreme temperatures in the United States is increasing the risk of stroke for adults ...

People with chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes or both were predicted to have elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk 8 to 28 years sooner than someone without those conditions, according to a ...

A large number of strokes could be prevented – say new guidelines aimed at saving lives and helping people. Stroke has been ...

Ischemic stroke (IS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are complex and multifactorial diseases caused by the combination of vascular risk factors, environment and genetic factors. A genetic ...

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. The Kobe University finding adds another ...

A recent study reveals that certain blood types may increase the risk of stroke before age 60. This discovery could guide new ...

A woman told by doctors she had survived a stroke by a miracle after she went to bed with symptoms has spoken of the importance of acting as soon as the signs first appear. Dionne Hudson’s arm ...

Factors associated with ageing that can increase falls risk include loss of muscle strength and balance, orthostatic hypotension, and visual and functional impairments. Older people may also have ...