A news anchor showed signs of a stroke on air, but her colleagues caught them early
Julie Chin was covering NASA's delayed Artemis launch when her words began to slur durning a Saturday morning broadcast.
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Older adults shouldn't start a routine of daily aspirin, task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says people 60 and older should not start taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes. People ages 40 to 59 should consult their doctor.
After a stroke blinded one eye, Frank Bruni focused on the future
The New York Times columnist says the stroke forced him to make a decision: He could focus on what had been lost or on what remained. He chose the latter. Bruni's new memoir is The Beauty of Dusk.
Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here's what you need to know
Hailey Bieber's blood clot in the brain shows that young people can experience stroke-like symptoms, too. And among young people, stroke rates are on the rise.
New Device Taps Brain Signals To Help Stroke Patients Regain Hand Function
After a stroke, people often lose dexterity in one hand. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized a device that can restore function by encouraging the brain to rewire.
Global Causes Of Death: Significant Shifts From 2000 To 2019
The No. 1 and 2 causes of death remain the same, but there have been a number of notable changes. And now there's a new disease to assess on the global landscape: COVID-19.
About 1 In 5 Households In U.S. Cities Miss Needed Medical Care During Pandemic
Some people have skipped care because of finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.
Eerie Emptiness Of ERs Worries Doctors: Where Are The Heart Attacks And Strokes?
Is fear of the coronavirus causing ER avoidance? Doctors are seeing an alarming drop in cardiovascular emergency cases. They warn that delayed care can lead to brain damage or even death.
Doctors Link COVID-19 To Potentially Deadly Blood Clots And Strokes
COVID-19 appears to thicken the blood of many patients, making them vulnerable to clots that can damage the lungs, kidneys and brain.
Treating Stroke Patients In The Midst Of A Pandemic: Time Is Still Critical
A local health care professional says some stroke patients are waiting too long to seek care amid COVID-19 fears; he's urging patients to get to the emergency room as fast as possible.