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STROKE remains the leading cause of inpatient admissions at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), with health officials warning that the condition is increasingly striking younger individuals due to unmanaged lifestyle risks

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are associated with a significantly greater risk of stroke, including among younger people. The findings come from an analysis that drew on data involving more than 100 million people

Health and fitness coach Becki Barratt never imagined she would hear the words “you’ve had a stroke” at the age of 33

Stroke or “brain attack” was the third leading cause of death in the country in 2025, accounting for roughly 10% of total deaths last year. A stroke is a critical medical condition that happens when the brain’s blood supply is disrupted, either by a blockage (ischemic stroke) or by bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). When blood flow…

Todd Meiklejohn’s day was off to a normal, albeit early, start on Aug. 8, 2025. The teacher, who works in adult education, had risen around 6 a.m. to attend an early morning meeting. His wife, a nurse, had already left to go to the gym. He was going through the steps of his morning routine…

RESEARCHERS have found that listening to personalised vocal music during acute stroke hospitalisation can improve psychological well-being, with patients reporting reduced anxiety, depression, and better sleep quality compared with standard care, according to a new randomised clinical trial

In 2012, Letisha Living was 35 and pregnant with her fourth child when she had an ischaemic stroke

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T-R PHOTO BY LANA BRADSTREAM The high temperature and heat index are expected to last through Monday. While the temps are expected to drop to the 80s when RAGBRAI gets to town, there is still a concern about heat-related illnesses for the riders

On a day when mother nature is flirting with a heat index of 100 degrees, not everyone has the ability to beat the heat. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke with experts to learn more about how to avoid the ill effects of the sun