A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased the risk for ischemic stroke but lower odds of hemorrhagic stroke, a new study suggests. "This was such a large study that we were able ...

It’s associated with a lower risk of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, cognitive decline, ...

BASEL, Switzerland — Early reduction of blood pressure has a beneficial effect in hemorrhagic stroke but a detrimental effect in ischemic stroke, new trial data show. The findings could shake up ...

A study adds to growing evidence emphasizing the cardiovascular benefits of the Mediterranean diet, as findings suggest that this dietary pattern can reduce both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke risk ...

People who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having another stroke, especially ischemic stroke, compared ...

A retrospective registry analysis linked ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes to pollutant levels on the event day and prior two days to reflect delayed physiologic effects. Ozone spikes (peak 136 ppb vs ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...

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Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags.