Race and gender may tip the scales on traditional stroke risk factors
Feb 18, 2020
High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes may affect stroke risk differently depending on your race and gender.
Feb 18, 2020
High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes may affect stroke risk differently depending on your race and gender.
Feb 17, 2020
Women who experience domestic abuse may be more likely to develop heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
Feb 17, 2020
Hemorrhagic strokes – the deadliest and hardest to treat – were more severe in people with both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
Feb 14, 2020
Darlene Love wants others to recognize a heart attack and seek help right away.
Feb 14, 2020
People with a condition that reduces blood flow from the heart to the legs got some relief after regularly drinking cocoa, new research finds.
Feb 14, 2020
New research shows Spanish-speaking stroke survivors have lower stroke literacy and heightened challenges compared with English-speaking peers.
Feb 13, 2020
Rock legend Darlene Love wants people to know the warning signs of a heart attack, so she's telling the full story behind hers.
Feb 13, 2020
Hitting the golf course at least once a month could lower the risk of death among older adults, according to a new study.
Feb 13, 2020
Stroke rates declined among middle-age Mexican Americans, but rose among white adults, according to new research.
Feb 12, 2020
Depression hits some hard after a stroke, and a new study suggests knowing when and how to screen for it is critical.
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