Depression after stroke common among black, Hispanic survivors
Feb 5, 2019
About one-third of black and Hispanic stroke survivors experience depression, with those born outside the U.S. particularly at risk, a new study finds.
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Marijuana, cocaine could play role in stroke increase among young adults
Feb 4, 2019
Most strokes occur in people over 65, but the number of young adults having strokes is increasing – and new research suggests a rise in illegal drug use could be playing a role.
8 things that can affect your heart – and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Chilling studies show cold weather could increase stroke risk
Jan 31, 2019
If lower temperatures mean higher stroke risk, as research indicates, what should you do about it?
Could a heart attack or stroke lead to early menopause?
Jan 30, 2019
Women who develop cardiovascular disease before 35 have twice the risk of going into early menopause, says a new study.
Why more people don't call 911 when stroke symptoms hit
Jan 30, 2019
When stroke symptoms hit, many people don't call 911 because they prefer a specific hospital and they don't know where the ambulance will take them, a new study shows.
Health experts 'sound the alarm' on medical misinformation
Jan 28, 2019
A group of cardiologists and science journal editors warn in a new editorial that medical misinformation has become a life-threatening problem.
What can the ability to balance reveal about brain health?
Jan 25, 2019
Yoga lovers, among others, have always preached the importance of balance in health and fitness. Some experts believe a simple one-leg test could be an indicator of health problems, particularly stroke risk.
Ethnicity a 'risk-enhancing' factor under new cholesterol guidelines
Jan 11, 2019
Indian or Japanese? Puerto Rican or Mexican? Ethnic background plays a role in cholesterol screening and treatment.
News anchor opens up to viewers about dad's stroke
Dec 21, 2018
Kansas television reporter uses her platform to educate viewers about stroke after her once-estranged father nearly died from one.