Do you know your risk of stroke? Stroke is the third most common cause of death in women, and many people don't know that while men and women often have similar symptoms, the signs of stroke can be ...

As Stroke Awareness Month draws to a close, Mercy Health is educating the community about the disproportionate impact of stroke on women and the specific factors that influence prevention, recognition ...

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists details risk factors for pregnancy-related stroke and offers ...

CEO of Stroke Foundation Dr Lisa Murphy said pregnancy and birth, migraines with an aura and the contraceptive pill increased the risk of stroke for women under 35. As women typically live longer than ...

Eating too many added sugars may harm heart health and increase stroke risk. They do this by increasing inflammation and blood sugar, which can damage blood vessels. Dietitians recommend eating less ...