Stroke
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about stroke, including medical research on symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Stroke Death Rates Stop Declining
Stroke death rates are no longer declining but increasing in southern states and among the Hispanic population.
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15 Minutes Can Make all the Difference When You Have a Stroke
Getting prompt treatment after a stroke could save your life. Learn the signs here.
How to Reduce Your Risk of a Stroke With Psoriasis
There is increasing evidence that psoriasis is associated with a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular disorders as compared to the general population.
Turns Out, Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Actually Lower Your Stroke Risk
This long-held belief is now firmly in “health myth” territory, thanks to a large new study on alcohol consumption and stroke rates.
Luke Perry's Death By Stroke Is a Wakeup Call For Gen X
If you think stroke is for your parents age, well, we’ve got news for you — you are the "parent's age" now. Stroke in your 50s is not uncommon, but it is preventable.
Diet Soda Danger for Older Women: Stroke
Postmenopausal women who drink multiple diet drinks per day have a higher risk for stroke than women who don’t drink beverages with artificial sweeteners.
'Healthy Thoughts' May Lower Blood Pressure in Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors who believe they can take steps to prevent a subsequent brain attack have significantly lower blood pressure than survivors who feel hopeless.
What is Neurobion Forte?
A reader asks about taking Neurobion Forte in place of mecobalamine and folic acid after a stroke. Here's what you should know.
Stroke Recovery: Antidepressant May Not Be Beneficial
Results of a study suggest an antidepressant commonly prescribed to reduce disability after a stroke may not improve functional outcomes overall.
Incorrect Stroke Diagnoses: ‘Mimics’ and ‘Chameleons’
Stroke treatments can cause substantial harm if the patient is incorrectly diagnosed due to a “mimic” or a “chameleon,” according to researchers.
Long-term Stroke Recovery May Be Predictable With Simple Test
A 10-minute test taken within a week of a stroke may help predict how well people will recover up to three years later.