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June 19, 2025

Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

A new study analyzing data from millions of patients shows significant links between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events, like stroke and heart attack.

June 16, 2025

Stanford researchers develop ‘game-changing’ stroke treatment that doubles effectiveness

New milli-spinner technology from Stanford offers breakthrough in blood clot treatment by compressing clots to 5% of original size, revolutionizing stroke care.

June 15, 2025

Experimental cholesterol pill cuts heart attack risk with 'convenient' once-daily dose

Clinical trial shows Obicetrapib pill lowers bad cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) in high-risk patients on maximum cholesterol therapy, offering hope for treatment-resistant cases.

June 3, 2025

Boy, 6, suffers life-threatening stroke that causes paralysis: 'Rare complication'

After a life-threatening stroke on Christmas Eve, young Preston Patton's recovery journey inspires hope as he overcomes paralysis with groundbreaking treatment.

May 20, 2025

Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn

Fatigue after a transient ischemic attack may persist due to brain healing, inflammation and sleep disturbances, according to a new study in Neurology.

April 21, 2025

Pope Francis’ official cause of death revealed in announcement from Vatican

Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the Vatican. Here's what to know about the condition.

April 18, 2025

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has medical emergency while recovering from stroke: report

As he continues to recover from a stroke he had late last year, Gregg Popovich reportedly experienced a medical emergency that landed him in a hospital Tuesday.

April 11, 2025

Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

March 28, 2025

‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe remembers late Frank Fritz as show plans first hiatus in 15 years

Mike Wolfe, best known for his show "American Pickers," remembered his dear friend and late co-star Frank Fritz and shared how he's kept his memory alive.

February 28, 2025

Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease. Experts share the benefits of the test and how people can obtain it.