The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur
May 19, 2023
Most strokes happen in the brain, but they also can occur in the eye or spinal cord.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
A stroke at 33 left her with locked-in syndrome and a grim prognosis. She defied both.
May 18, 2023
After raising two daughters and doing years of advocacy work, stroke survivor Kate Adamson realized her dream of becoming a hospital social worker.
Why are South Asians dying of heart disease? MASALA looks for answers.
May 17, 2023
MASALA, which stands for Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America, is a pioneering long-term study that's finding data and diversity in one of the country's fastest-growing populations.
Lesbian and bisexual women may have worse heart health
May 17, 2023
Lesbian and bisexual women may be less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health than heterosexual women, according to new research in France.
Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it's important to understand why.
May 16, 2023
Heart rate and blood pressure measure two different things, both of which affect how hard the heart must work to get blood to the rest of the body.
Her husband and her 'indomitable spirit' keep her going since a stroke at 43
May 15, 2023
The taekwondo principle of "indomitable spirit" helped Cécile and Mark Boynton face physical and mental challenges after Cécile's stroke. Now they're back in the studio.
It's 'critical' to fix racial inequities in stroke care, new report says
May 15, 2023
Research needs to look at upstream causes for "enormous inequities in stroke care," say authors of a new science report.
High blood pressure, pregnancy complications may greatly raise moms' future heart risks
May 12, 2023
Women with chronic high blood pressure – especially those who also have pregnancy complications – may face a higher risk for premature cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Health care exec's heart stops at the airport
May 12, 2023
Kathy Wilson-Gold had a cardiac arrest in an airline club. Fellow travelers performed CPR and used an AED to resuscitate her.
Health advice for women at each stage of motherhood
May 11, 2023
Moms may put others first, but that's not always for the best. Experts offer health advice for women at every phase of raising a child.
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