*(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia, and chronic stress can increase the risk ...

Strokes are caused by a disruption in the blood supply to the brain, either because of a blocked artery in the brain, or because of bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. The risk factors that ...

Stroke is the leading cause of death in women, who also have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Dawn Kershner said risk factors include high blood pressure ...

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women - for about 1 in 5 women - in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every three minutes and 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death nationwide—and in Duval County, the impact is even more alarming.

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the US There are different types of strokes, each with its varying causes About 80% of strokes are preventable, medical experts say Strokes are the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Pregnancy-related strokes are considered rare and account for about 30 out of 100,000 pregnancies, but there’s still a threat, and it’s one that can be fatal. The risk of ...

About 795,000 Americans suffer from stroke each year. That’s one about every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strokes occur when the flow of oxygen and other ...

Falling hair may not be on the list of the commonly known side effects of a stroke. But is there a link between the two -- ...