Ft Lauderdale, FL New data provide the first reliable incidence figures regarding stroke among African Americans, and the news is not good: For all stroke types, blacks have roughly twice the rate of ...

Five-point increases in Brain Care Scores were associated with greater reductions in stroke risks among older Black adults ...

In a finding that surprised its authors, a new study revealed that vitamin D deficiency does not contribute to rates of fatal stroke in African Americans, even while it doubles the risk of death from ...

Even though young African-Americans are at three times greater risk of a first stroke than their white counterparts, they may not be at a higher risk for a second stroke, according to a study ...

A disturbing trend has emerged in American public health as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant increase in stroke incidents among younger populations. The past decade ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke ...

I read recently that stroke is one of the leading causes of death for women. I thought strokes mostly were a problem for men.