COVID-19 is the big story in mortality statistics – but not the only one
Dec 16, 2020
When mortality statistics for 2020 are eventually released, there will be more to the data than just numbers, experts say.
Stroke News
Certain antidepressants might increase stroke risk for young adults with PTSD
Dec 10, 2020
Certain types of antidepressants might be better than others in treating PTSD because they carry a lower risk of stroke, a new study suggests.
Dance show alum gets her groove back after stroke
Dec 10, 2020
After her remarkable recovery from a stroke at 51, Sandi Thomas's doctors dubbed her "Miss Miracle."
After 3 strokes, this young pop and R&B singer is at work again
Dec 3, 2020
Singer Chelsea Keenan had three strokes before turning 24. Now she's making music to help other young people with health issues know they are not alone.
Heart disease, stroke more deadly in 'socially vulnerable' counties
Dec 3, 2020
U.S. counties considered the most socially vulnerable by federal measures also experience higher death rates from heart disease and stroke.
While vacationing on an isolated island, she had a stroke
Nov 24, 2020
Lawnae Hunter had a stroke at a resort pool. After a long recovery, she's now dedicated to educating others about the signs of stroke and the keys to recovery.
AHA President: The best way forward requires bridging disciplines, people, places
Nov 14, 2020
In his Presidential Address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Mitch Elkind emphasizes the need to bridge all divides to solve the crises challenging our world.
She had a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke – at the same time
Nov 6, 2020
After recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke, Cathy Brophy embraced a plant-based diet and educated herself and others.
These scans could help quickly detect COVID-19 in stroke patients
Oct 29, 2020
Computed tomography angiogram, or CTA, scans helped researchers screen for and detect COVID-19 earlier than traditional nasal swab tests in acute stroke patients, according to a new study.
How could it be a stroke, mom asked – 'she's only 8'
Oct 29, 2020
Young survivor regains love of reading, teams with mom to make people aware kids can have a stroke.