Despite still being the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is another example of an area we're seeing improvement. Data from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation.

Call 911 immediately and use the FAST test to check symptoms Note when symptoms begin; timing is key for effective stroke treatment Don’t let them sleep, eat or drive; wait for first responders ...

A stroke in 2013 had immobilized much the left side of his body. He’d lost the job he loved running a marina and the housing that came with it. But Nute’s life changed significantly over the ...

“Up to half of all ischemic strokes in younger adults are of unknown causes, and they are more common in women,” said Dr. Jukka Putaala, head of the stroke unit at Helsinki University Hospital ...

By Nina Agrawal New research has identified 17 overlapping factors that affect your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, suggesting that a number of lifestyle changes could ...

So it is time to start mapping the new, high-tariff world. America’s trade offensive has already created enough doubt among domestic businesses and global investors to radically redirect long ...

A new study found high levels of plastic in the arterial plaque of stroke and vision-loss patients. Cells in plastic-filled plaque also showed signs of altered gene activity, but it's unclear why.

By Nina Agrawal The Vatican said on Monday that Pope Francis died of a stroke, followed by a coma and the collapse of his cardiovascular system. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain ...

Sedentary behavior is a known risk factor of stroke. Doctors are now encouraged to screen for inactivity and provide guidance on increasing movement. (Anna Shvets, Anna Shvets via Pexels.) ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - April 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.