American Indians may have higher risk of dangerous AFib
Oct 21, 2019
An irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation occurred more often among American Indians than among other racial and ethnic groups, according to new research.
Stroke News
PTSD may heighten stroke risk in younger adults
Oct 17, 2019
Post-traumatic stress disorder may increase the risk of stroke at a younger age, according to a new study in veterans.
Here's more evidence your dog might lengthen your life
Oct 8, 2019
New research links dog ownership with a longer life, especially for people who have had a heart attack or stroke.
Why aren't more stroke survivors getting statins?
Sep 26, 2019
People with a history of stroke are less likely than those with heart disease to get cholesterol-lowering statins despite the benefits, new research shows.
Is a stroke survivor ready to go back to work? A simple test might tell
Sep 26, 2019
A quarter of people who have strokes are younger than 65, and a measure of walking speed could predict whether they are ready to return to their jobs, a study suggests.
Pesticide exposure at work linked to risk of heart disease, stroke
Sep 25, 2019
A long-term study of Japanese American men finds jobs with high levels of pesticide use were connected with heart-health issues.
Vets with these mental health conditions could have higher heart risks
Sep 24, 2019
Depression, psychosis, anxiety and bipolar disorder among veterans can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
These diets helped women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk
Sep 19, 2019
Cardiovascular disease is a serious threat to women who have diabetes, but diets like Mediterranean and DASH could help them, new research shows.
Unique genetic activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer
Sep 12, 2019
In a first, scientists find genetic signals unique to stroke survivors with cancer. The findings could lead to screening to detect cancer earlier in stroke survivors.
She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
Sep 11, 2019
Two young women forge a bond from their life-altering experiences with stroke.