Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The study, which involved ...

Stroke-related headaches can also be more general, with mild to moderate pain, or they can be sudden and severe, like "thunderclap headaches," which are common in hemorrhagic strokes (bleeding in the ...

Awkward neck positions during hair washing can lead to Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome, a rare condition that mimics stroke symptoms. Know the precautions. Going to the hairdresser is often ...

The risk of an ischemic stroke (when a clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain) is especially elevated for women with a history of migraine with aura. This, and various other risk factors, may play ...

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About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. “We aimed to determine which oral ...

Demographics, social network data, personality metrics, and hospital arrival timelines were collected from patients with acute stroke syndrome presenting to Yale New Haven Hospital and Mass General ...

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People who flossed also had a lower risk of afib (irregular heartbeat), according to preliminary data from a new study. Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial ...