The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary ...

National Wear Red Day is being recognized Friday, Feb. 7. The American Heart Association dedicates the day to raise money, ...

At a Factory 52 event in Norwood, dozens gathered to emphasize the importance of reducing risks for these conditions.

“Oral health behaviors are linked to inflammation and artery hardening. Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits,” lead ...

Mild electrical brain stimulation did not further improve motor recovery in stroke survivors, according to late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke ...

More than 100 million people globally have had a stroke, but there are ways to reduce your risk and spot the signs of stroke ...

Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.

Today is National Wear Red Day, a day to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of ...

The severity of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction affects risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack, as well as major bleeding.

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according to a report from the American Heart Association published in Circulation.

Anchor Chelsea Helms has been nominated to serve as a Woman of Impact for the American Heart Association (AHA). “I wanted to ...