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A study into a form of stroke that affects younger adults finds stress significantly increases stroke risk in women, but not in men.
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A North Texas neurologist discusses brain bleeds - the medical emergency that ultimately sidelined actor and comedian Jamie Foxx for months.
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A Parkland Health pharmacy specialist explains why overexposure in high temperatures can make people on certain medications more sensitive to heat.
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Analysis of Veteran Affairs records found gut, brain and lung problems that began after the viral infection ended. A North Texas doctor suspects inflammation.
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A professor at UT Dallas recently accepted a grant to further his research on stroke patients diagnosed with aphasia.
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A local cardiologist says low to moderate consumption isn’t harmful, but those at risk for heart attack and stroke should probably stay away from artificial sweeteners.
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Cases of stroke among people 20 to 44 have increased over the last decade. A neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Fort Worth explains why.
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UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women.
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Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.
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Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in women, and that 1 in 5 women between 55 and 75 are at risk for stroke. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker talked with Dr. Claudia Perez, a neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Physicians Group, about why the risk is so high for women.
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Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.