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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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Covid-19 may increase risk of stroke in children says a US-based study
"It may be that hyper-immune response that comes later that's causing kids to clot," said MaryGlen …
PTI
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The gender gap in stroke treatment has more than halved in 10 years, study finds, but women are still more likely to be left with life-long disabilities
A new study found the gap in stroke treatment for men and women has narrowed significantly. But the…
Shira Feder
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Young TikTok users are sharing shocking stories of having heart attacks and strokes - and being dismissed by doctors
One woman had a stroke at 24 weeks pregnant, but was misdiagnosed with dehydration. Another who had…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Hailey Bieber had a small stroke at age 25. It's unusual to have a stroke that young, but certain factors increase the risk.
Only 10% of strokes happen in people under age 50, but knowing the signs is key. "Minutes matter in…
Anna Medaris Miller
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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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A healthy 35-year-old man had a stroke after seeing a chiropractor to treat neck pain
The man needed three months of physical and speech therapy to partially recover. Doctors warn cervi…
Julia Naftulin
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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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5 young New Yorkers with mild COVID-19 were recently hospitalized with strokes. Doctors say the coronavirus can cause blood clots.
A New York City doctor said there's been an uptick in the number of local young people having strok…
Aylin Woodward
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A man suffered a 'shower of strokes' at age 31, and took more than 6 months to relearn how to walk, talk, and eat
Kirk Godbeer, a 31-year-old chef, woke up with pins and needles on his left side. 22 months later, …
Anna Medaris Miller
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How to recognize the warning signs of heat stroke and stay cool in high heat
The first signs of heat stroke are flushed skin, heavy sweating, rapid breathing or heart rate, and…
Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight
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A doctor's chronic cough led to stroke and locked-in syndrome, which made her appear unconscious while she was awake
Dr. Shaiba Ansari-Ali told Today she tore an artery in her neck from coughing, which impaired blood…
Kelsie Sandoval
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Some coronavirus patients may suffer from 'micro-strokes' that are too small to notice. Dizziness or confusion could be a sign.
A growing body of evidence suggests that coronavirus patients, including young people, could suffer…
Aria Bendix
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A 27-year-old was hospitalized with a stroke the day after her birthday party - but doctors thought she was just hungover and almost sent her home
At first, doctors thought Brittany Scheier's symptoms were alcohol or drug related. They almost dis…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A woman realized she was having a stroke during a Zoom meeting when she saw her face drooping on the screen
Ann Tillery noticed her face was drooping, then noticed her speech was slurred and her arm felt hea…
Andrea Michelson
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A nurse and CrossFitter who had a stroke at 29 is urging young people to know the signs: 'If I can have a stroke, so can all of you'
Jayme Kelly woke up with no feeling on one side. She'd had a stroke and couldn't speak for weeks. S…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Drinking 4 to 6 cups of coffee and tea a day may reduce risk of stroke and dementia, study says
Two to three cups of coffee or tea, or a combined four to six cups of both, was the sweet spot for …
Andrea Michelson
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Top foods to combat heat stroke at home
Top foods to combat heat stroke at home
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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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Covid-19 infection linked to stroke in healthy young people: Study
New York, June 6 (IANS) Researchers have revealed that young and otherwise healthy patients with Co…