I’m a stroke expert — the ‘essential 8’ ways to reduce your risk
Nearly 80% of strokes are considered preventable, but few people are aware of the risk factors. A stroke expert broke down ...
Woman's World on MSN2d
Early Warning Signs of a Blocked Neck Artery-Plus Stroke Prevention Tips
Your arteries play an important role in your cardiovascular health, transporting blood from the heart to all of the body's ...
New York Post15d
People with this blood type are 16% more likely to have a stroke before the age 60
Blood clots are a leading cause of ischemic strokes, as they block blood flow to the brain. Previous studies suggest that people with blood type A may be more prone to developing clots in the legs ...
Northwest Signal16d
What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, one American dies from heart disease every 33 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Herald-Sun16d
Hundreds rally in downtown Raleigh to protest Trump-Musk cuts to science research funds
Stephan Moll, a blood clot expert in UNC’s Division of Hematology, said he attended the rally to promote scientific veracity. “It’s this introduction into the thinking of people that science ...
Yahoo16d
Hunter Woodhall Says His Oura Ring Might Have ‘Saved’ His Life—Here’s How
Take atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular heartbeat that can raise the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other complications. Consumer devices can detect this by using ...
Detroit Free Press16d
Pistons' Ausar Thompson hits milestone in long march back from blood clot
The Pistons have been easing Thompson back into the grind of regular-season basketball, following a blood clot diagnosis that prematurely ended his rookie season last March. He’s averaging 21.9 ...
Yahoo18d
Patients thank blood donors for life-saving plasma
She developed TTP during pregnancy, which led to blood clots through her small blood vessels. Plasma makes up about 55% of a person's blood [NHS] Untreated, the clots cause organ damage and low ...
The Points Guy18d
How to tell if you’re getting a blood clot while flying
Whenever I fly, my mother always reminds me to get up and walk around to prevent blood clots. I typically nod my head in response without any intention of following through. But it turns out Kathleen ...
verywellhealth19d
Can You Eat Sweet Potatoes if You Have Diabetes?
However, you still should eat them in moderation. Although sweet potatoes may be high in carbohydrates, they may not cause blood sugar to skyrocket. Their glycemic index—how quickly they make blood ...
Daily Mail24d
Pictured: Mother who died after being seen by controversial 'cut-price medic' who thought life-threatening condition was a nose bleed
In 2022, actress Emily Chesterton, 30, died of a blood clot after a PA dismissed her symptoms as anxiety and gave her pills instead of directing her to A&E. She wrongly believed she had been seen ...