A Gene Variant May Increase Stroke Risk in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers studied how a specific gene variation affects vitamin D levels and stroke risk in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. They found …
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Better Lab Models Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes happen when fatty buildup in arteries breaks apart and blocks blood flow. Scientists don't fully understand why some of these …
Read MoreCommon Plastic Chemical May Increase Stroke Risk in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 people to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many plastics and everyday products—might affect stroke risk …
Read MoreLiving in Poor Areas Raises Stroke Risk More Than Lack of Grocery Stores
Researchers studied over 1,800 stroke cases in Cincinnati to see if living in "food deserts" - poor areas with limited access to healthy food - increases …
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