John Singleton's fatal stroke spotlights black Americans' hypertension risk
May 1, 2019
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton died at age 51. Like many black Americans, he suffered from high blood pressure.
Stroke News
A stroke slowed Olympic legend Michael Johnson. Responding F.A.S.T. sped his recovery.
May 1, 2019
As American Stroke Month begins, Olympic track legend and former world record holder Michael Johnson talks about his newest label – stroke survivor – and the importance of F.A.S.T.
A father's death at 37 unveils a hidden history of cholesterol
Apr 30, 2019
Medication, a healthy diet and exercise have helped prevent history from repeating itself in the Korfmacher family.
AP: John Singleton, director of 'Boyz N the Hood,' dies at 51 after stroke
Apr 29, 2019
Director John Singleton died Monday almost two weeks after having a stroke.
Predicting heart disease, stroke could be as easy as a blood test
Apr 29, 2019
A blood test used for diagnosing heart attacks may help predict cardiovascular disease for middle-aged and older adults, a new study says.
Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes
Apr 29, 2019
Diabetes experts have disagreed on what's safe, but earlier high blood pressure intervention may be best for this high-risk group.
Missed osteoporosis screening puts stroke survivors at fracture risk
Apr 25, 2019
Doctors are missing a chance to help stroke survivors prevent fractures, a new study suggests.
Evidence grows for an HPV-heart disease connection
Apr 22, 2019
Recent studies have linked cancer-causing HPV to cardiovascular disease – in both women and men.
New drug to prevent clots clears safety hurdle
Apr 18, 2019
A promising anti-clotting drug clears the way for larger studies. It could someday provide a safer treatment for stroke patients.
One foot in front of another: East Texas doc gets her community moving
Apr 1, 2019
National Walking Day is a great time to find – or start – your own local walking program.