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5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

April 5, 2026

5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

New research reveals five factors that may predict another stroke after a mini stroke, including hypertension, smoking and three specific stroke subtypes.

Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds

March 24, 2026

Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds

Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic quickly erodes heart protection, with two years off the medication raising cardiovascular risk by 22%, a new study finds.

Fetterman opens up about near-death experience and how it changed his approach to politics

March 16, 2026

Fetterman opens up about near-death experience and how it changed his approach to politics

Sen. John Fetterman reveals how his near-fatal stroke during his Senate campaign stopped his heart and completely changed his outlook on politics and life.

Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know

January 25, 2026

Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know

Mixed news for heart health: fewer heart attacks but rising stroke deaths among young adults. Study reveals 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular risks.

Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

January 6, 2026

Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.

Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say

December 12, 2025

Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say

A U.K. man suffered a stroke after drinking eight energy drinks daily, doctors reported. High caffeine intake has been linked to dangerous blood pressure spikes and health risks.

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds

November 6, 2025

Higher stroke risk linked to consuming certain amount of alcohol, study finds

Heavy drinking is linked to strokes 11 years earlier than light drinkers, new study reveals. Three drinks daily may accelerate brain damage significantly, according to researchers.

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore

October 25, 2025

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore

Kim Kardashian reveals her doctors found a brain aneurysm during an MRI scan. A neurosurgery expert shares what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk

October 8, 2025

Rare neck condition could turn salon hair-washing into dangerous stroke risk

Salon hair washing can trigger rare beauty parlor stroke syndrome when neck positioning compresses arteries, though proper support reduces risk significantly.

Country star Ronnie McDowell told son he was 'having a stroke' during live performance

August 23, 2025

Country star Ronnie McDowell told son he was 'having a stroke' during live performance

Country star Ronnie McDowell reveals what he told his son as he was suffering a stroke mid-performance at a Pennsylvania music festival earlier this summer.