After years of decline, death rate from lung clots on the rise
Aug 17, 2020
The death rate for pulmonary embolism is increasing, hitting younger adults and African Americans the hardest, new research finds.
Stroke News
Stroke at 39 fuels 'Nurse Knuckles' to transform career
Aug 13, 2020
After her stroke, Donulaé Knuckles depended on her characteristic grit to recover. Now, she aims to help reduce health disparities and give nurses a greater voice in public policy.
Flu shot may help protect vulnerable hospital patients from heart attack, mini-stroke
Jul 27, 2020
The flu vaccine might protect at-risk hospital patients from heart problems and more, a new study finds.
Mounting 'social determinants' could magnify stroke risk
Jul 16, 2020
The cumulative effect of several social factors can more than double the risk of stroke, according to new research.
Mexican American stroke survivors see big drop in repeat strokes
Jul 16, 2020
Over a span of 13 years, the rate of repeat strokes in Mexican American adults declined faster than in their non-Hispanic white peers, according to a new study.
For 'This Is Us' actor, stroke survivor is more than a role – it's reality
Jul 13, 2020
Before Timothy Omundson landed his role on "This Is Us," he almost died of a stroke that came with no warning.
More people are dying during the pandemic – and not just from COVID-19
Jul 10, 2020
New research shows deaths during the coronavirus pandemic are increasing from causes such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes – while emergency room visits for those conditions are down.
Persistent depression might increase heart disease risk for women with HIV
Jun 22, 2020
Women with HIV who experience long periods of stress develop greater amounts of plaque in their arteries, according to a new study.
Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones
Jun 18, 2020
Disparities in stroke care impact quality of care and survival in the nation’s rural versus urban areas, according to new research.
Blood test that measures alcohol use may predict risk for bleeding strokes
Jun 16, 2020
A biomarker that measures alcohol consumption shows those who drink more are much more likely to have bleeding strokes than those who drink very little, a new study finds.