Transcranial direct current stimulation was no better than sham stimulation in strengthening hand function after stroke when ...

The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen.

The findings are disappointing, but questions around intervention timing, patient population, and others remain to be ...

The amount of microplastics in the human brain appears to be increasing over time: Concentrations rose by roughly 50 percent ...

CNN: What causes strokes? Dr. Leana Wen: Strokes, also known as cerebrovascular accidents or “brain attacks,” have two main types. The most common type is ischemic stroke, which is when blood ...

“This paper provides clear evidence that micro- and nanoplastics are indeed in the human brain,” Stapleton said ... were more likely to experience stroke, heart attack or death.

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 ...

Brain imaging diagnosed intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding stroke) in 76 people, clot-caused strokes in 258 and conditions mimicking stroke (such as seizure or migraine), in 19 people.

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says. Stroke victims with brain bleeds have nearly seven times higher blood ...

Flossing protects your brain, as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot, researchers ...