New layers in research, treatment of sickle cell trait and stroke
Jun 19, 2018
Sickle cell disease increases the risk of stroke for African Americans 鈥� but recent research shows carrying the genetic trait for sickle cell doesn鈥檛.
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Initiative aims to lower heart disease stroke risk among millions with diabetes
Jun 15, 2018
Sophia Boulanger had quintuple bypass surgery as a result of diabetes. Now, she's working with the American Diabetes Association and 缅北视频 to raise awareness about the cardiovascular risks of diabetes.
Following new blood pressure guidelines could prevent deaths among stroke survivors
Jun 6, 2018
Using the latest guidelines on high blood pressure would result in nearly 950,000 more U.S. stroke survivors diagnosed with the disease and could reduce deaths among stroke survivors by nearly one-third, according to new research.
Stress linked to behaviors that increase heart disease, stroke risk in African-Americans
Jun 5, 2018
Daily stressors are associated with poor health behaviors that put African-American adults at greater risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
Stroke survivor vows to 'live life again'
May 29, 2018
Gerardo Lucio has fully recovered from the severe stroke he had last November. But the experience, which still haunts him, inspired him to grow even closer to his children.
High-flying healthy young doctor overcomes stroke that once grounded him
May 24, 2018
Orthopedic resident Dave Levy was on a flight with his pregnant wife Allison Pataki when he had a stroke. Pataki's memoir details the couple's resulting struggles and triumphs.
Mother of three didn't know what a stroke was -- until she had one on Christmas Eve
May 18, 2018
On the morning of Dec. 24, 2016, Maria Juarez awoke in her San Antonio home with a bad headache. The mother of three young children was having a stroke.
Quick recognition, treatment help Maine stroke survivor recover in hours
May 18, 2018
Before her pre-dawn runs, Sarah Belliveau likes fueling herself with a cup of coffee. The morning of June 15, 2017, she couldn鈥檛. She forgot how.
Head position after stroke: Up or down?
May 17, 2018
Keeping the head elevated is the favored head position for acute stroke patients, but some studies have indicated that lying flat may improve recovery. A new, international study suggests it may not matter.
Eating fish twice a week reduces heart, stroke risk
May 17, 2018
Oily fish may not sound appetizing, but research on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood reaffirms the health value of eating fish 鈥� particularly the oily kind 鈥� a couple times a week, according to a new advisory from the 缅北视频.