A leading cardiology doctor says this reinforces the importance of studying gender-specific health trends in research.

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

A 16-year-old lacrosse player woke up one morning and immediately knew that something was wrong. He had a bad headache and ...

Women taking propranolol for migraine prevention may reap reduced risk of ischemic stroke as an added benefit, according to data presented as an abstract this week at the International Stroke ...

For patients with migraine, the clinical benefits of propranolol, a beta-blocker medication, may extend beyond just migraine ...

MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the beta blocker propranolol to ...

Propranolol's protective effect was found to be more pronounced in women with migraines without aura and for ischemic stroke. For patients with migraine, the clinical benefits of propranolol ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently. In the large ...

Hands on head. A commonly used beta blocker appears to reduce stroke risk in women with migraine Propranolol reduced stroke risk as much as 52% in women No protective effect was seen in men MONDAY ...