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

Learn the common warning signs of a stroke, which are essential to recognize to ensure a person gets prompt treatment.

“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 ...

Research indicates that salt substitutes reduce stroke recurrence and death risk, offering a safe dietary intervention for ...

Regular flossing (at least once a week) may reduce the risk of stroke linked to blood clots from the heart and conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib). Its benefits appear to be independent of ...

Casino' star Sharon Stone says she hopes people “look at me and know” they can fight to survive — and issues a warning for ...

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to ...

The Watchman device is providing protection from blood clots and strokes for those patients at risk because of their AFib.

Nearly half of U.S. adults still believe that the benefits of taking low-dose aspirin daily outweighs the risks — despite new ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

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