Stroke News & Updates
FDA Approves New Treatment for Stroke
- A New Exercise 'Evolution' for Stroke Survivors: Go Harder
August 28, 2024 — A recent study has built on emerging evidence that intense training can be safe and beneficial for patients recovering from stroke.
- Loneliness After 50 Tied to Higher Stroke Risk
June 25, 2024 — A new study by Harvard researchers further shows how loneliness may affect physical health. Long-term feelings of being left out or lacking companionship among middle-aged and older people could increase their risk of having a life-threatening stroke.
- Does Hot Weather Raise Your Stroke Risk? What to Know
June 18, 2024 — High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease – most people know that these conditions can up one’s stroke risk. But a lesser-known risk factor can be a culprit as well: high outdoor and indoor temperatures. Here's what to know.
- Strokes Are Increasing in People Under 65
May 24, 2024 — While elderly people still have more strokes than other age groups, a new CDC study shows an increase in strokes among younger people in recent years.
- U.S. Stroke Rate Decreases, Racial Inequality Gap Remains
January 12, 2024 — Though the overall rate of strokes has decreased in the United States, Black adults still experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages than white adults.
- Short-term Exposure to Air Pollution Can Raise Stroke Risk
September 28, 2023 — The risk of stroke increases by as much as 30% within five days of being exposed to air pollution, according to new research.
- What Young People Should Know About Stroke Risks
July 17, 2023 — Those with a history of adolescent high blood pressure had over twice the odds of having a stroke – even after accounting for other risk factors, such as BMI at adolescence and diabetes status throughout adulthood.
- Study Says Trouble Sleeping Can Increase Risk of Stroke
June 8, 2023 — Insomnia can lead to an increased risk of stroke, according to new research. The risk goes up with more symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early.
- ‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients
June 1, 2023 — A study over 15 years found an overall increase of 11% nationwide, with a 38% increase in the 18 to 44 age group. Yet nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 are unaware of common stroke symptoms, according to a survey from the American Heart Association.
- Racial Gap in Rates of Stroke Widens Even More, CDC Reports
April 21, 2023 — For decades, the rate of Black people dying of strokes has been higher than the rate for white people. But during the first two years of the pandemic, the difference ballooned by an additional 22%.
- Depression May Increase Stroke Risk and Interfere With Recovery
March 10, 2023 — People with depression might face a higher risk of having a stroke and more trouble recovering from one, according to new research.
- Artificial Sweetener Linked to Blood Clots, Heart Attacks: Study
February 28, 2023 — A commonly used artificial sweetener called erythritol is strongly linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
- Celery Seed-Derived Medicine May Improve Stroke Outcomes
February 17, 2023 — Butylphthalide, a new medication that comes from celery seed, could improve outcomes after a clot-caused stroke when given in addition to prompt treatment for the clot, according to a new study.
- Heart Disease, Stroke Linked To Specific Kinds of Sugars: Study
February 14, 2023 — It’s not necessarily the amount of sugar you eat that can hurt your heart, it’s the kind of sugar you eat that can lead to heart disease, a new study suggests.
