A new study found that, between the ages of 45 and 74 years, white women were less likely to have a stroke than white men, but at age 75 and older, there was no difference in stroke risk between white ...

Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide, underscoring the importance of public knowledge for both prevention and timely intervention. Awareness comprises the ability ...

In a study of loneliness and stroke risk over time among adults ages 50+, those who experienced chronic loneliness had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who consistently reported not being lonely ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — May is American Stroke Month. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. The American Heart Association and HCA ...

In a recent study published in BMJ Public Health, researchers quantified the effect of smoking on stroke prevalence. They investigated the association between smoking-related characteristics and the ...

The use of contemporary hormonal contraception is associated with a significantly increased relative risk for ischemic stroke and, in some cases, myocardial infarction (MI), a new real-world study ...

Stroke specialists emphasize that everyday eating habits may play a far bigger role in long-term brain and heart health than most people realize.

Older adults with dementia who were prescribed risperidone faced a higher risk of stroke regardless of whether they had ...

Public perception regarding the risks associated with marijuana use has been on the decline in recent years as more states legalize the drug for medical and recreational purposes. However, health ...