Stroke

Stroke signs

More people need to know the signs of a stroke — especially those at high risk, Philly docs say

Preeclampsia may triple a woman's lifetime stroke risk, study finds

Preeclampsia and stroke risk

Even a mild concussion can increase stroke risk for several years, study finds

Traumatic brain injury

Irregular blood pressure could be a sign of serious heart issues, study shows

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Jefferson, Temple universities partner to reduce strokes in North Philly

Philly Stroke Prevention

Stroke risk among COVID-19 patients may be lower than previously thought

Stroke risk in COVID-19 patients low

Metabolic syndrome increasing among millennials at 'alarming' rate

Signs of Metabolic Syndrome

'Silent' neurological damage caused by COVID-19 may lead to future health problems

Brain deficits with COVID

Brain bleeds on the rise in older seniors, but blood thinners may be preventing fatal strokes at earlier ages

Brain bleeds in seniors

Blood clots appear to be another dangerous complication of COVID-19

Blood clot complications with COVID-19

Fish oil supplements may not protect against cancer – as previously believed

Fish oil supplements don't protect against -- may even increase prostate cancer risk

Minority patients benefit from having minority doctors, but that's a hard match to make

Minority doctor-patient relationship

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

Cooper becomes world's first hospital to use new virtual reality system for stroke patients

Cooper Virtual Reality

Can eating chili peppers improve your cardiovascular health?

Chili peppers reduces risk of death

Dog owners may have lower risk of dying from heart attacks, study says

Dogs pets reduce mortality

Women who 'self-silence' are at a greater risk for stroke, study says

Urinary tract infections can trigger strokes in patients, new study finds

Infections can trigger stroke

Joint pain supplement may actually benefit your heart

Study ties preventive low-dose aspirin to higher risk of brain bleeds

low dose aspirin brain bleeds

Adults who skip breakfast have increased risk of cardiovascular-related death, study finds

skipping breakfast death

FDA releases list of nitrosamine-free blood pressure medications amid shortage

Doctor takes a patient's blood pressure

Here's what you need to know about the 'massive stroke' that took Luke Perry's life

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Study: No, enjoying that full-fat ice cream won't kill you

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Penn: African-Americans more vulnerable to stroke than Caucasians with the same heart condition

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New research suggests coffee could cut the risk of heart disease

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Too much sitting can lead to early death, study finds

Former Flyer Brian Propp lends 'helping hand' to fellow stroke victims

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For Leslie Gudel, daughter's stroke was challenging in many ways

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Philly reporter saved by stroke diagnosis after losing eyesight

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Binge drinking increases heart attack risk in the next 24 hours, study finds

Study: Working long hours could increase risk of stroke, heart disease

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Weed Use Teens

Smoking 'a few harmless joints' a month can hurt school performance, study says

Pennsylvania, New Jersey join lawsuit against federal rules restricting gender-affirming care for...

Philadelphia Insulin Lawsuit

Philadelphia sues pharmacy benefit managers, drug makers for inflating insulin prices

Purchased - Kids playing outside in the snow

How to keep kids active and engaged over winter break

Norovirus Stomach Bug

With norovirus cases on the rise, here's how to prevent the 'stomach bug'

Teeth Grinding Bruxism

Waking up with headaches and jaw pain? You might be grinding your teeth at night

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