Persistent depression might increase heart disease risk for women with HIV
Jun 22, 2020
Women with HIV who experience long periods of stress develop greater amounts of plaque in their arteries, according to a new study.
Stroke News
Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones
Jun 18, 2020
Disparities in stroke care impact quality of care and survival in the nation鈥檚 rural versus urban areas, according to new research.
Blood test that measures alcohol use may predict risk for bleeding strokes
Jun 16, 2020
A biomarker that measures alcohol consumption shows those who drink more are much more likely to have bleeding strokes than those who drink very little, a new study finds.
Smoking may double stroke risk for African Americans
Jun 10, 2020
The risk of stroke among African Americans increases as the number of cigarettes a day increases, according to new research.
Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults
Jun 1, 2020
A new study shows how much cardiovascular risk goes up if you have high blood pressure in your 20s and 30s.
Strokes in the spine are rare 鈥� but dangerous
May 26, 2020
What are spinal strokes, and how do they compare to strokes in the brain?
Higher 'spirituality' linked to better quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers
May 26, 2020
While depression is common among stroke survivors and their caregivers, having a higher level of spirituality could boost their view of the world, according to new research.
How to accurately measure blood pressure at home
May 22, 2020
Using the right blood pressure device and following a few guidelines makes it simple to measure blood pressure at home.
After diabetes, stroke and heart attack, she鈥檚 learning to 鈥榝ight smart鈥�
May 21, 2020
Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis is taking charge of her own health and motivating other African American women to join her.
Is high blood pressure inevitable? Here's how to keep it in check
May 18, 2020
How and why blood pressure might change over a lifetime 鈥� and why it鈥檚 important to keep it under control.