Previous studies have shown that both men and women whose parents had suffered from heart attacks or strokes, have greater risks of experiencing one as well.

A new study explains that while black people notice higher risks for stroke, they actually experience higher rates of survival after having a stroke.

Residents in other countries can generally expect to live longer according to an in-depth report by National Research Council and National Academies researchers.

Not only could living on a busy road be the cause of some sleepness nights, but it could also increase stroke risk, specifically for older individuals, a new study may show.

When trying to minimize pain in certain patients, doctors noticed that using deep brain stimulation typically lowered high blood pressure.

The drug, vorapaxar, was deemed as unsafe for people who have a history of stroke, but the actual risk data was not presented.

The number of cases of stroke among HIV-infected individuals increased by more than 530 cases over the 10 year period.

New findings show that statins, drugs used to lower cholesterol, may actually cause additional harm on patients.

Protecting children from secondhand smoke exposure is vital to decrease risks of long-term health problems.

Researchers have found that taking aspirin each day can help decrease the risk of dying from cancer by more than 20 percent over the course of five years.