Urine for a rough ride with this infection. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity are among the risk factors for heart attack and stroke.

Cardiologists have long warned that heart attacks and strokes rarely arrive without some kind of signal, yet those signals are often subtle enough to dismiss as fatigue, indigestion or a pinched nerve ...

Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 ...

Dr. Parvati Ananthula with HMG Primary Care at MeadowView tells us about the signs and symptoms of heart attack or stroke. She also talks about lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk ...

Stroke during pregnancy or shortly after delivery is rare, yet it can be life-threatening. Increased awareness and ...

While doctors may recommend medications and lifestyle changes to support overall heart health, these approaches cannot stop ...

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. Certain common OTC painkillers ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Staff at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay got creative on World Stroke Day, dressing up and quizzing their co-workers on stroke awareness. Doctors say a stroke is a medical ...

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have issued an updated guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke.The new guideline, published in Stroke, ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.