Stroke

Stroke Topic
Learn about prevention of stroke, the importance of early treatment and recovery.

Stroke News

The latest stroke-related news headlines.

• Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
• Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC
• Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
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Stroke Feature Story

10 Factors Share Blame for Strokes

Quit smoking, lose weight and eat healthy to knock out most risk

Just 10 risk factors -- nearly all of which are lifestyle-related -- account for 90 percent of an individual's risk for stroke. full story»

Stroke-Related Illnesses and Conditions

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Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
High Blood Pressure
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Stroke-Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Drug Guide

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Other Antiplatelet Medications
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