Because some seizures are relatively subtle, they can go unrecognized, leading to a delay in diagnosis.

A simple procedure using a blood pressure cuff can boost vascular and cardiac function and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

A simple procedure using a blood pressure cuff can boost vascular and cardiac function and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

"Seizures are a common complication of stroke. Screening and treating stroke survivors for them may reduce the onset of dementia."

People who do shift work are at higher risk for having a stroke later in life, even long after a return to a normal work schedule.

People who do shift work are at higher risk for having a stroke later in life, even long after a return to a normal work schedule.

Existing brain connections may influence the effectiveness of neurostimulation. Tailoring treatments to each individual brain could expand the number of conditions brain stimulation can treat.

New research on young, healthy humans found the body begins overheating when exposed to temperatures and humidity lower than previously believed.

New evidence indicates that a decades-old idea about brain injury due to stroke may have been discarded too hastily.

Almost two thirds of people who have an acute stroke die within a decade. Researchers say the findings show a need for better patient care.