Devoted doctor and hip-hop legend are taking on stroke nationwide
May 28, 2019
Hip Hop Public Health uses songs and videos to raise awareness of stroke across the country.
Stroke News
Drinking red wine for heart health? Read this before you toast
May 24, 2019
The connection between red wine and heart health might not be what you think. Here's what science has to say.
Many with high blood pressure aren't worried. Should they be?
May 24, 2019
Nearly half of people diagnosed with high blood pressure aren't worried about having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new survey.
With grit and gratitude, stroke survivor plays on
May 23, 2019
A stroke at age 42 changed Dave Kim's music and his life.
Mouth bacteria found in stroke patients' brains. What does it mean?
May 23, 2019
Bacteria found in the mouth has also been found in the brains of stroke patients. But the significance of the association remains up for debate.
Best hospital for stroke patients might not be the closest one, experts say
May 20, 2019
A new policy statement from the American Stroke Association looks to boost stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.
At 38, he survived 3 strokes: 'It broke me down, but it also enlightened me'
May 16, 2019
Almost five years after three strokes hit Lee Stroy, the young father of five had to relearn basic life skills.
Study finds higher risk of stroke-linked plaque in men, possible test for women
May 16, 2019
Men are more likely to develop dangerous plaque buildup in their neck arteries, but a protein hormone might be a helpful warning sign in women, new research suggests.
This neurologist went from dropout to doctor of the year
May 14, 2019
Wyoming's Dr. David B. Wheeler has been an encouraging voice for patients who live in rural areas. He's learned a lot since quitting school at 16.
A Stroke Month love story – and so much more
May 13, 2019
Moyamoya disease forced Tara MacInnes to undergo two brain surgeries at 17 and give up on her childhood dream. It also prompted her to become an advocate, a thrill-seeker, a counselor and, now, a newlywed.