High blood pressure stands among the leading causes of stroke, yet many people fail to recognize the critical importance of ...

Some young people don’t even have a primary care doctor, Dr. Cronin says. If that’s you, a good stroke prevention step to take is to schedule your first visit. Experts emphasize the importance ...

During American Heart Month (February), the American Heart Association encourages people to focus on their cardiovascular health, which includes stroke prevention. What causes stroke? What are ...

“This Stroke Prevention Day let’s take action to look after our health and reduce the risk of stroke. By knowing your blood pressure and taking simple steps to control it, you can protect ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% ...

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions ...

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood ...

Nearly one in five adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported in the survey that they “routinely” took a low-dose aspirin, with 10% saying ...