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Burden of Stroke Attributable to High Temperature Increasing
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – The burden of stroke attributable to high temperature is increasing rapidly, according to a study published online April 10 in Neurology. Chunrun Qu, from the Xiangya...
Climate Change May Be Fueling a Rise in Stroke Deaths
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Intense weather fluctuations caused by climate change could be contributing to an increase in stroke deaths, a new study claims. Freezing cold fronts and broiling heat...
Even a Little Secondhand Smoke Ups Odds for A-Fib
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 – Just a little exposure to secondhand smoke may increase your risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a new, large study suggests. People who have...
Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – People who live in areas with social and environmental adversities have an increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, according to a study published online...
Artificial Intelligence Feasible for Localizing Acute Stroke Lesions
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Large language models (LLMs) such as Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPTs) can potentially localize acute stroke lesions, according to a study published online March...
Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says. The findings indicate that all the factors t...
Nontraditional Risk Factors for Stroke Key for Younger Adults
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – For stroke, nontraditional risk factors are as important as traditional risk factors among young adults, according to a study published online March 26 in Circulation:...
Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Migraines in young adults appear to increase their risk of stroke more than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, a new study reports. Results show that...
6 in 10 Stroke Survivors Will Struggle With Depression Years Later
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Six out of every 10 stroke survivors wind up struggling with depression later in their lives, a new study says. That compares to the 22% depression rate of the general...
Could Bright Outdoor Lights at Night Raise Stroke Risk?
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – The bright lights of the big city might seem exciting, but they could also raise a person’s risk of stroke, a new study suggests. Bright artificial lights that illuminate t...
Outdoor Light at Night, Air Pollution Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease
TUESDAY, March 26, 2024 – Outdoor light at night (LAN) and air pollution are associated with the risk for cerebrovascular disease (CeVD), according to a study published in the April issue of Stroke....
Readmission Up With PTSD in African American Veterans With Stroke
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – For African American veterans with stroke, preexisting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an increased risk for hospital readmission, according to a...
Mental Health Conditions Up for Partners, Children of Stroke Survivors
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 – The risks for mental health conditions are higher for partners and adult children of stroke survivors, according to a study published online March 14 in JAMA Network Open....
Overall Stroke Rates Down, but Hemorrhagic Stroke Up in Recent Years
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Age-standardized stroke rates mostly declined from 1990 to 2019, with the exception of hemorrhagic stroke, the rates of which increased, according to a study published...
Many Older Americans Pop Daily Aspirin, Even Though It's No Longer Recommended: Poll
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) – Lots of seniors are regularly taking low-dose aspirin in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, even though updated guidelines often advise against...
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