/tags/stroke stroke en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-17/study-finds-stress-increases-stroke-risk-in-younger-women-but-not-in-men A study into a form of stroke that affects younger adults finds stress significantly increases stroke risk in women, but not in men. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-17/study-finds-stress-increases-stroke-risk-in-younger-women-but-not-in-men Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-12-30/what-you-should-know-about-brain-bleeds A North Texas neurologist discusses brain bleeds - the medical emergency that ultimately sidelined actor and comedian Jamie Foxx for months. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-30/what-you-should-know-about-brain-bleeds Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-07-22/why-you-need-to-be-careful-on-hot-days-if-you-take-certain-medications A Parkland Health pharmacy specialist explains why overexposure in high temperatures can make people on certain medications more sensitive to heat. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-07-22/why-you-need-to-be-careful-on-hot-days-if-you-take-certain-medications Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-07-15/new-study-links-mild-covid-to-new-health-problems-up-to-3-years-after-virus-passes Analysis of Veteran Affairs records found gut, brain and lung problems that began after the viral infection ended. A North Texas doctor suspects inflammation. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-07-15/new-study-links-mild-covid-to-new-health-problems-up-to-3-years-after-virus-passes Sam Baker /news/2024-06-25/new-research-ut-dallas-help-understand-post-stroke-aphasia A professor at UT Dallas recently accepted a grant to further his research on stroke patients diagnosed with aphasia. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-25/new-research-ut-dallas-help-understand-post-stroke-aphasia Penelope Rivera /health-wellness/2024-06-17/new-study-links-high-use-of-artificial-sweetener-xylitol-to-stroke-and-heart-attack A local cardiologist says low to moderate consumption isn鈥檛 harmful, but those at risk for heart attack and stroke should probably stay away from artificial sweeteners. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-06-17/new-study-links-high-use-of-artificial-sweetener-xylitol-to-stroke-and-heart-attack Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-02-05/why-an-increasing-number-of-younger-people-are-at-risk-for-stroke Cases of stroke among people 20 to 44 have increased over the last decade. A neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Fort Worth explains why. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-02-05/why-an-increasing-number-of-younger-people-are-at-risk-for-stroke Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-10-09/rapido-acronym-aims-to-raise-stroke-awareness-within-the-latino-community UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-09/rapido-acronym-aims-to-raise-stroke-awareness-within-the-latino-community Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-04-17/a-new-study-says-a-widely-used-artificial-sweetener-may-cause-heart-problems Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:15:25 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-17/a-new-study-says-a-widely-used-artificial-sweetener-may-cause-heart-problems Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-03-20/cant-tolerate-statins-new-study-supports-nexletol-as-an-alternative-cholesterol-medication Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-03-20/cant-tolerate-statins-new-study-supports-nexletol-as-an-alternative-cholesterol-medication Sam Baker