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Healthy runner suffers sudden stroke at 27 as doctors discover possible cause
A 27-year-old Boston runner suffered a sudden stroke at the gym, leading doctors to discover a patent foramen ovale as a possible cause.
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Strokes are happening younger; reasons and risk factors, including possible link to cannabis use
Coverage from six outlets reports that strokes and TIAs are rising among adults under 55, with possible links to cannabis use under discussion.
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Two Trials of Intensive BP Lowering, Two Different Outcomes
Two major trials of intensive blood pressure lowering produced opposite results—one cutting cardiovascular risk after stroke, the other failing to reduce heart events in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Column | Your stroke risk is 72 percent higher during these 3 hours of the day
Multiple outlets report stroke risk spikes 72 percent higher during a specific three-hour morning window, citing new medical research.
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Exposure to This 1 Thing at Night May Damage Your Heart, Research Shows
New research shows that an irregular bedtime and inconsistent sleep timing can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular problems.
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This Common Daytime Habit May Be Linked To A Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A study of nearly 1,000 adults aged 65 and older linked frequent, unintentional daytime napping with a higher risk of dementia, researchers say.
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Healthier salt could prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke, study finds
A modeling study of 193 countries estimates that replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched salt could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year from cardiovascular and kidney disease.
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Women's sex drive treatment linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke
Recent medical reviews and reports link testosterone therapy for menopausal women to cognitive insignificance and increased cardiovascular risks.
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Older Adults With AF: Anticoagulant Use May Lower Death Risk
Recent reporting examines the relationship between anticoagulant use and survival rates among older adults diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
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Forget 10,000 Steps — Walking 3,000 Steps A Day Can Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
16 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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I had a stroke as a healthy 41-year-old
6 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Popular foods Americans eat every day linked to silent brain damage, alarming study finds
9 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Lp(a): The ‘sticky’ cholesterol gene you might not know you have
Recent reporting highlights lipoprotein(a) as a hidden genetic stroke and heart disease risk factor affecting one in five people.
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A low score on these tests may warn of greater chance of stroke, scientists discover
9 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A Common Sleep Problem Might Boost Your Stroke Risk by 26%, New Study Finds
New research indicates that insomnia may increase the risk of stroke by 26%, while linking the condition to dementia and depression.
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Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults. What experts want them to know
1 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study
New research ties chronic insomnia to heightened risks of dementia, suicide and stroke, sparking health‑policy focus.
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Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults. What experts want them to know
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8.3L Duramax vs. Ford Power Stroke vs. Ram Cummins
General Motors debuts a massive 8.3-liter Duramax diesel engine, sparking heavy-duty truck comparisons across the industry.
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Stroke Rates in Younger Americans Have Nearly Doubled Since the 90s—and Scientists Can't Fully Explain It
A University of Cincinnati study reveals that stroke rates among young U.S. adults aged 20 to 54 have nearly doubled since the 1990s.
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This popular sweetener may raise your heart attack, stroke risk
Research suggests the popular zero-calorie sweetener Xylitol may be linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Your Kidney Disease Risk May Be Increased by This Common Food
3 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Cardiologists Wish You Would Stop Doing These 3 Things for High Blood Pressure
Medical experts are warning against specific habits that exacerbate high blood pressure and increase the risk of strokes, especially in younger adults.
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3 new studies point to promising ways to reduce stroke risk
Recent coverage highlights new research and expert recommendations regarding dietary changes aimed at lowering stroke risk.
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Freezing brain damage in its tracks: cooling drugs limit stroke injury in mice
New research suggests that drug-induced cooling, mimicking hibernation, could significantly limit brain damage following a stroke.