Severe sleep apnea could damage key blood vessels
Jul 26, 2021
Severe sleep apnea could create major changes in the structure and function of arteries, speeding up "vascular aging," according to new research.
Stroke News
Retired entertainer thought she slept awkwardly. It was a stroke.
Jul 20, 2021
Sharon Murff's sister recognized her slurred speech and clumsiness required immediate attention, so she called 911.
Born with a severe heart defect, 9-year-old defies all odds
Jul 9, 2021
At 9, Bennett Sayles has survived five open-heart surgeries and countless other procedures, all with a smile.
Diagnosed with preeclampsia late in pregnancy, she had a stroke 5 days after giving birth
Jul 1, 2021
Andrea Engfer developed preeclampsia late in pregnancy, leading to an early birth of her daughter, Emma. Less than a week later, Andrea had a stroke.
After a stroke at 26, determined athlete fights back
Jun 24, 2021
Former college soccer player Jesse Shea was in the best shape of his life when he had a stroke. After months of relearning to walk and talk, he ran a half-marathon.
Teacher collapsed in school hallway from a stroke
Jun 22, 2021
Nicky Larson ignored shoulder pain while making Halloween treats for her daughter’s day care. The next day, she had a stroke.
Preterm babies may have higher stroke risk as young adults
Jun 17, 2021
Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults – and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study.
At 27, she collapsed in the shower from a stroke
Jun 16, 2021
Veronica Cardello struggled to accept she'd had a stroke at 27. Then, doctors struggled to find the cause.
Legally blind photographer overcomes heart surgery during the pandemic
Jun 4, 2021
Bluish, purple skin pointed doctors to his heart defects shortly after birth. So began a challenge-filled journey for this 21-year-old.
Menopause before 40 tied to higher stroke risk
Jun 3, 2021
Women who experience early menopause have 1.5 times higher risk of blockage-caused strokes, according to a new study that showed stroke risk fell slightly for each year menopause was delayed.