In summary, mini-strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is briefly interrupted. The main causes include blood clots, narrowed arteries, high blood pressure, diabetes, and unhealthy lifestyle ...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Learn how damage from ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved TNKase (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent.

High blood pressure strikes Black Americans earlier and more severely than other groups. Discover 6 strategies and ...

For better focus, less jitteriness and improved gut health, try green tea -- a lower-caffeine alternative to coffee.

The number of incidents of strokes and head injuries is a cause for medical facilities to find room to treat patients who ...

A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that can happen to anyone. The Stroke Association has shared the key warning ...

When you or your bed partner has sleep apnea, a restful night’s sleep can be hard to come by. Treating this common condition ...

Greg Wolfe purchased a $200,000 Medtronic PulseSelect machine for Vancouver General Hospital, which the hospital has used for ...

A stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in patients with presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease is underway at UTHealth Houston.

Among patients with isolated systolic hypertension and frailty, antihypertensive therapy is associated with improved outcomes.

March is brain injury awareness month and March 15 is International Long Covid Awareness day. One local doctor said she's ...