Is high blood pressure inevitable? Here's how to keep it in check
May 18, 2020
How and why blood pressure might change over a lifetime 鈥� and why it鈥檚 important to keep it under control.
Stroke News
For young health care worker, stroke 'didn't even occur to me'
May 15, 2020
Whitney Spotts went from "super healthy and always moving my body" to partial paralysis and imbalance.
Even 1 sugary drink a day could boost heart disease, stroke risk in women
May 13, 2020
Drinking one or more sugar-laden beverage a day could increase cardiovascular disease risk in women, new research shows.
Doctors consider possible stroke and COVID-19 connection
May 12, 2020
Stroke doctors are looking at possible links between the coronavirus and stroke, but they need more facts.
'Angry and depressed,' stroke survivor finds solace in helping others
May 8, 2020
A stroke left Doug Tapking with many questions. Now he helps fellow survivors answer theirs.
Heavy drinking could lead to stroke, peripheral artery disease
May 5, 2020
Higher levels of alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease and possibly heart disease, according to new genetic research.
Is it safe to go to the hospital during COVID-19 pandemic? Doctors say yes
May 4, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn鈥檛 be a concern if you think you need emergency care, experts say.
Standing at a church pulpit, a blood vessel burst in her brain
May 1, 2020
A quick response by the congregation helped to save Deborah Brown鈥檚 life after she had a type of bleeding stroke.
Video doctor visits gain ground during coronavirus pandemic
Mar 31, 2020
Telehealth replaces in-person visits during COVID-19 public health crisis.
Health emergency? Don't hesitate to get help
Mar 30, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn鈥檛 keep people from seeking help from the emergency room, doctors say.