Up to 80% of first-time strokes are preventable, says the American Stroke Association. New guidelines offer a better look at ...

For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) is updating its guidance to help people from ever having a stroke. Simply put, the AHA says, “preventing a first stroke ...

Recent research by the AHA found that stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the US, with nearly 800,000 people each year experiencing a new or recurrent stroke.

American Heart Association study links flossing to reduced stroke and heart rhythm risks. Dr. Charlee Goodman says oral care could impact overall health.

Experts this week identified new risks and issued updated recommendations for preventing strokes, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. It's the first time in a decade that health ...

The report also touches on disparities that exist in palliative care after stroke. According to the AHA’s 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, around 800,000 people in the United States ...

A scientific statement has been published by the American Heart Association regarding the effect of sleep health on cardiometabolic health.

In 2021, heart disease and stroke took more lives in the U.S. than all types of cancer and chronic lung diseases combined. Lana Wilhelm, a registered nurse and caregiver advocate, was named the ...

Utah leads the nation when it comes to administering the fastest care to people suffering from stroke. According to the ...

The nursing professor has been honored for significant contributions to cardiovascular and stroke research and clinical ...

AHA has already received survivor stories from ... "We have somebody who experienced a stroke at the age of 17 and I feel like that's pretty unheard of and most teenagers don't even think that's ...

May is American Stroke Month and the American Heart Association wants Missourians to know the signs and take action.