I went into cardiac arrest at 24 — because I missed this key warning sign

I went into cardiac arrest at 24 — because I missed this key warning sign

In 2014, Brittany Williams was a fit, seemingly healthy 24-year-old. She ran daily, ate well and had a killer bikini body. Then, suddenly, she went into cardiac arrest. She was having dinner at a Times Square restaurant when her heart stopped and she lost consciousness, TODAY.com reported. “My mom and dad looked over, and they … Read more

These popular drinks ‘increase your risk of heart attack and stroke’

These popular drinks ‘increase your risk of heart attack and stroke’

Sweetheart — these drinks might kill you. Sugary drinks — such as soda and fruit juice — can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, according to a new study. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the most popular … Read more

CDC investigating whether Pfizer COVID vaccine increases stroke risk for people over 65

CDC investigating whether Pfizer COVID vaccine increases stroke risk for people over 65

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine “safety signal” has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic stroke in people 65 and older. In the Friday statement, the CDC said that the preliminary signal hasn’t been identified with the Bivalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. … Read more

I almost died after turning my head too fast playing pickleball

I almost died after turning my head too fast playing pickleball

His life took a deadly turn for the worse. A “super-fit” dad is lucky to be alive after tearing a neck artery and suffering three strokes all because he turned his head “too quickly.” “I was in complete shock and disbelief,” Joel Hentrich, 35, told SWNS of the freak accident. “You don’t think that these … Read more

I suffered a stroke and went blind after getting splinter

I suffered a stroke and went blind after getting splinter

It left him with a sliver of hope. A UK carpenter’s life nearly splintered apart when he suffered a stroke and nearly lost his sight after a splinter in his hand sparked a ferocious infection. “He deteriorated through the evening and was in intense pain,” the poor soul’s mother, Jackie Parkyn, 65, told SWNS of … Read more

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

Barbara “Babs” Thore — the supportive matriarch on TLC’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” — died Wednesday, daughter Whitney announced. She was 76. In an emotional Instagram post, Whitney revealed her mother suffered a series of strokes, the most recent being on Nov. 13. Babs had reportedly been diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy — a disorder … Read more

Rising temperatures tied to worsening migraines, neurological problems: study

Rising temperatures tied to worsening migraines, neurological problems: study

The rising temperatures caused by climate change are contributing to an increase in migraines and neurological problems, it was revealed on Wednesday. A new study found climate change was linked to an increase in symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and multiple sclerosis, according to the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology included the … Read more

RHOA alum Nene’s 23-year-old son Brentt ‘suffers heart attack & stroke’

RHOA alum Nene’s 23-year-old son Brentt ‘suffers heart attack & stroke’

RHOA alum Nene Leakes has faced a terrible nightmare after her son, Brentt, suffered a heart attack and a stroke at the age of 23. The Bravo star’s son is recovering after the serious medical emergency, according to TMZ. 5 Nene Leakes son Brentt suffered a heart attack and a stroke at the age of … Read more

Stroke genetics informs drug discovery and risk prediction across ancestries – Nature

Stroke genetics informs drug discovery and risk prediction across ancestries – Nature

Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, Inserm, UMR 1219, Bordeaux, France Aniket Mishra, Quentin Le Grand, Ilana Caro, Constance Bordes, David-Alexandre Trégouët, Marine Germain, Christophe Tzourio, Jean-François Dartigues, Sara Kaffashian, Quentin Le Grand, Florence Saillour-Glenisson & Stephanie Debette Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany Rainer Malik, Marios K. Georgakis, Steffen Tiedt & Martin Dichgans Iwate Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Iwate Medical University, … Read more

Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

The study found that people who got a flu shot had a 12% lower risk of stroke. Annual flu shots are linked to a lower risk of stroke. According to research recently published in the journal Neurology getting an annual flu vaccination may reduce the risk of stroke. “Studies have shown that getting the flu … Read more

New Study Finds Another Good Reason To Get Your Flu Shot

New Study Finds Another Good Reason To Get Your Flu Shot

There may be a major perk to getting your flu shot that spans beyond virus protection, according to a new observational study published in the American Academy of Neurology journal. The research found that people who got their flu shot were less likely to have a stroke. Specifically, the study focused on ischemic stroke, which … Read more

Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke? – Neuroscience News

Can the Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Stroke? – Neuroscience News

Summary: Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports. Source: AAN Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke, … Read more

Single-Dose ‘Polypill’ Found to Save Lives, Prevent Heart Attacks in Major New Trial

Single-Dose ‘Polypill’ Found to Save Lives, Prevent Heart Attacks in Major New Trial

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A three-in-one drug combo can help people with a history of heart attacks stay healthy, new research shows. The randomized clinical trial found that people who took the bundled medication, also known as a polypill, went on to experience fewer heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular-related deaths than those given standard care. The … Read more