Picking up a laundry basket, she felt 'the worst headache ever.' It was a brain aneurysm.
Apr 16, 2024
Alma Gonzalez's ruptured brain aneurysm was just the first health challenge she'd confront. A stroke, lung clots and more would follow.
Stroke News
2 strokes in a month at 27 left her partially paralyzed. Now 31, she runs and hikes.
Mar 29, 2024
Molly Fitzgerald's intense neck pain turned out to be a stroke. Then she had a second stroke that paralyzed her left side.
Heart disease, stroke risk may be higher in certain neighborhoods
Mar 27, 2024
Residents of neighborhoods with more environmental and social problems had higher rates of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors than people in less disadvantaged areas, new research finds.
Strokes in young adults may be caused more often by migraines, other nontraditional factors
Mar 26, 2024
Nontraditional risk factors – especially migraine headaches – may play a bigger role in the development of strokes in younger adults than traditional ones like high blood pressure, new research shows.
Bright outdoor light at night may increase stroke risk
Mar 25, 2024
A new study looks at the effects of bright outdoor lights and air pollution in a large city in China.
Study offers insight on how hot weather impairs the immune system
Mar 19, 2024
Indicators of inflammation and immune response are linked to high outdoor temperatures, which pose cardiovascular dangers.
Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
Mar 14, 2024
A new study of VA data finds Black veterans with PTSD were more likely to return to the hospital after a stroke than white veterans.
At 97, AHA's first Black president looks back at his pioneering career
Feb 28, 2024
Dr. Edward Cooper's legacy includes upping the emphasis on stroke and inclusion with the American Heart Association – plus a family filled with doctors.
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Feb 28, 2024
Using marijuana – whether by smoking, eating or vaping it – may increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.
AI shows promise but remains limited for heart and stroke care
Feb 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based tools have the potential to change cardiovascular care, but an expert panel says a lot of research needs to be done first.