Stroke risk more than doubles for African Americans who smoke compared to their nonsmoking peers, according to a new study.
"That risk becomes higher as...
Black and Hispanic people having a stroke are less likely than their white counterparts to get treatments proved to reduce death and improve quality...
The severity of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke appears to increase more rapidly in the years leading up to menopause—especially among...
Meet Willie Leftwich! Ten years ago, this thriving and accomplished engineer, attorney and potter suffered a catastrophic stroke. At the time he fell ill,...
When it comes to stroke care, minorities may be less likely than their white counterparts to receive life-saving measures, such as clot-busting therapy or...
Diets high in saturated fats, trans fat, sodium and cholesterol have been linked to stroke.
Your lifestyle choices can affect your chances of having a...