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Young working professionals now at high stroke risk: Study
Among young people who had a stroke, there was a significant increase in the proportion who were…
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Stroke cases increasing globally, air pollution, high temperatures driving numbers, notes Lancet Study
Globally, the number of people experiencing a stroke for the first time rose to 119 lakh in 2021 --…
PTI
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Why hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke and what to do about it
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the cause of many cardiovascular conditions and it increas…
MK Manoylov,Nicholas S. Amoro…
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A top nutrition scientist had a stroke at 53. Here did two things to lower his blood pressure — and cutting out salt wasn't one of them.
After nutrition scientist Tim Spector had a stroke at the age of 53, he changed his diet to lower h…
Serafina Kenny
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Amgen is getting whacked after disappointing study results
The trial's primary composite goal included need for artery clearing procedures and hospitalization…
Reuters,Lydia Ramsey
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The FDA is strengthening its warnings about heart attack and stroke risks associated with common pain drugs
The over-the-counter and prescription versions of the medications relieves the symptoms of fever, h…
Lydia Ramsey
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After a stroke like the kind Sen. John Fetterman had, doctors say depression is very common and can make recovery even more challenging
John Fetterman checked into the hospital Wednesday for depression, months after a stroke. Doctors s…
Hilary Brueck,Lloyd Lee
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More young people are having strokes. A doctor shares 3 ways to help prevent them.
Keeping stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure and being overweight, under control can lo…
Kim Schewitz
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3 signs you're having a stroke that you probably don't know, including those more likely to affect women
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the US, according to the CDC. But it can be treated if sympto…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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3 things doctors can do to prevent strokes in Black patients, who have double the risk
A new study laid out three concrete things doctors can be doing to reduce the risk of stroke, parti…
Kate Hull
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People who've had a miscarriage may have a higher risk of stroke, study suggests
A large study found women who experience infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth may have a slightl…
Anna Medaris
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Consuming low-calorie sweetener may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Erythritol, an artificial sweetener found in Splenda packets, was linked to enhanced blood clotting…
Andrea Michelson
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Deadly 'wet bulb' temperatures are hitting the US this week. Learn the 3 stages of heat stroke, and how to intervene before it becomes fatal.
If you feel thirsty, weak, or nauseous in the heat, you could be on your way to serious illness unl…
Andrea Michelson
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NeNe Leakes' 23-year-old son is struggling to speak after having a stroke and heart failure. Here are the symptoms and who's most at risk.
The former "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star said her son had made "some improvement," but didn…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce,Anna…
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What is AFib? Danger signs and treatments for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, that can increas…
Nina Pullano
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People who nap during the day are more likely to develop high blood pressure and stroke, study finds
Napping regularly is linked to higher risk of stroke and high blood pressure, data suggests, but it…
Gabby Landsverk
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A 41-year-old man died of a stroke after taking generic Viagra with alcohol
People need to know about the potential side effects of sildenafil, a generic form of Viagra, when …
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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'The West Wing' creator Aaron Sorkin told he'd had a stroke after waking up at night and crashing into walls
The screenwriter shared his story to raise awareness: "If it'll get one person to stop smoking," he…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Eating one egg a day could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a major new study
Eggs have a complicated history in the media. They are a major source of dietary cholesterol, which…
Lindsay Dodgson
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How to recognize early heat stroke symptoms and cool your body down
The early signs of heat stroke can be flushed skin, heavy sweating, rapid breathing or heart rate, …