Medical emergencies just can’t wait - even during a pandemic. A heart attack, broken bone or stroke are all serious conditions for which you should seek immediate medical care. Though…
TIME IS BRAIN. That’s long been the message from stroke experts — that faster is better when it comes to how quickly people with stroke symptoms get emergency treatment. It’s…
For those who’ve found it hard to walk after an injury or a stroke, technology can help them relearn how to walk. The Ekso exoskeleton is a kind of wearable…
Atrial fibrillation is a fairly common problem affecting the heart's rhythm. An estimated 6 million Americans have it. It's also a major risk factor for stroke. Medication can help many…
Hypertension — commonly known as high blood pressure — is the leading cause of stroke and heart attack. And while the condition is controllable, it is also silent – and therefore…
How can a woman cut her risk of stroke in half? A recent study found it might be done by following five healthy habits. The study from Sweden found that women…
The conventional wisdom holds that if you’re suffering from a medical emergency, you should get to the closest hospital as quickly as possible. But a new study is raising questions…