May 2026 April 9, 2026 Could Low Birth Weight Raise Odds for an Early Stroke? May 2026 Stroke April 9, 2026 Could Low Birth Weight Raise Odds for an Early Stroke? Being born especially tiny might confer a long-term rise in risk for stroke at a relatively young age, new data suggests. Read more
May 2026 April 7, 2026 Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal May 2026 Stroke April 7, 2026 Folks With Clogged Arteries Benefit From Aggressively Lower Cholesterol Goal Aggressively lowering high cholesterol can cut the risk of heart attack or stroke by about a third among people with clogged arteries, a new study says. Read more
Apr 2026 March 9, 2026 Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults Apr 2026 Stroke March 9, 2026 Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults Smoking weed, taking a hit of cocaine or popping some amphetamines can raise a person’s risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult. Read more
Apr 2026 March 8, 2026 A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding Apr 2026 Stroke March 8, 2026 A-Fib Drug Could Interact With Blood Thinners, Increase Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding People with abnormal heart rhythms could be at risk of dangerous bleeding from a serious combination of prescription medications, a new study says. Read more
