Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later
People who developed a type of aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection (a tear in the inner lining…
Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure
Doctors may soon be able to tell just how sick a heart failure patient really is by using…
Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men
Men begin developing coronary heart disease – which can lead to heart attacks – years earlier than women,…
Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks
When the heart’s muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard…
Wild Blueberries Show Promise in Fight against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are North American perennial plants rich in polyphenols, including flavonoids, beneficial to human health.…
Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Study explores how shared cells influence health across generations
During pregnancy, maternal and fetal cells migrate back and forth across the placenta, with fetal cells entering the…
Facial wound secrets revealed for scarless repair
Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery…