In human biology, blood type has a significant role to play and is known to impact a person's well-being in various ways. In a new study, unravelling one of the major impacts of blood type, it has been found that some blood types carry the increased risk of triggering an early stroke.

Does your blood type carry a high risk of triggering a stroke? Here's what a study says

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of former US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, suffered a stroke in her sleep on Thursday morning. Her grandson, former Massachusetts Congressman Joseph Kennedy III shared the news of her health on X on Tuesday (Oct 7).

Who is Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy who suffered a stroke?

Does your diet consist mainly of ultra-processed foods like ready-to-eat meals and chips? As per a new large-scale study, you may be at an increased risk of stroke and dementia.

Beware! Your ready-to-eat ultra-processed food may be readying you for stroke and dementia

In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers delved into the intricate relationship between smoking habits and the likelihood of experiencing a stroke.

Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, new study says

Several studies have revealed that microplastics or nanoplastics are linked to heart attack, stroke and even cancer. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with nanoplastics in their carotid artery tissues were twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke over the next three years than people who had none.

Microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body can cause heart attacks, strokes and cancer, studies reveal

Neurologist Dr Awadh Kishor Pandit from AIIMS explains the measures that need to be taken and lifestyle changes that are required to prevent a stroke. He also talks about the warning signs that we need to look out for.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath suffers mild stroke

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath suffers stroke

A group of stroke survivors in B.C. will test a new technology 'Smart Glove' designed to aid their recovery, and ultimately restore use of their limbs and hands. WION tells you more in this report.

Scientists introduce Smart Glove to help stroke victims recover

Researchers have proposed a unique way to identify individuals at risk of stroke by incorporating electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors into the handles of supermarket trolleys, as per media reports.

Supermarket trolleys equipped with sensors can identify stroke risk, say scientists

Scientists have successfully demonstrated the potential of using nasal drops containing a specific molecule to aid in the recovery of mice from the detrimental effects of a stroke.

Nasal drops show remarkable promise in stroke recovery, study finds

People facing trouble in sleeping or having a bad sleeping cycle or any other signs of insomnia, may be at an increased risk for stroke, claimed a new study. According to the study, a person facing more symptoms of insomnia is likely to be at a higher risk of stroke especially if they are under the age of 50.

Insomnia increases risk of stroke in people under 50, says study

According to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, those who have depression symptoms might be at an elevated risk of suffering a stroke.

Depression symptoms may raise risk of stroke: Study

Erythritol, a popular sugar replacement which is used to sweeten monk fruit, keto-reduced sugar products and stevia, has been linked to heart attack, stroke, blood clotting and death, as per a new study.

Popular zero-calorie sweetener erythritol can cause heart attack, stroke and death, study reveals

When Heather Rendulic was 22, she suffered five strokes. A stroke is a deadly situation where the blood and oxygen supply to the brain is disrupted. However, she lifted her hand after nine years with the help of a new neurotechnology which stimulates the spinal cord.

Stroke patient regains arm control after nine years using new neurotechnology

Official US documents have disclosed that a popular anti-stroke medicine may have used fictitious data while concealing research on its fatal effects. In 2009, the acclaimed British medical journal, The Lancet, published a prime story on rivaroxaban, a blood thinner medicine, which showed that the treatment was safe and efficient.

UK: Lancet opens probe into ‘unreliable’ anti-stroke medicine taken by millions worldwide

According to a new study, long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers. When blood pressure gets too high, it becomes hypertension which causes heart attacks and strokes.

WION Climate Tracker: Air pollution puts teenagers at risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks

If you are a fan of Diet soda, think again. According to a study, there is a direct link between increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke and increased artificial sweetener consumption. Eric Njoka tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Can of diet soda a day linked to 23% greater risk of stroke

A news anchor for an American television station started tripping over her words and appeared unwell on air on Saturday, September 3, turns out she was showing the early symptoms of a stroke.

Watch | Oklahoma news anchor Julie Chin suffers stroke on air

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Trending on WION | Researchers: People with Type A blood have higher risk of stroke before age of 60

New research highlights how blood type could predict the risk of having a stroke before 60 years of age. A team of researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) found that those with type A blood had a higher risk of stroke before age 60 as compared to people with type O blood.

Blood type could predict risk of having stroke before 60, finds study

With the number of cases of heart ailments witnessing an unprecedented rise, a study has shed some light on the reason behind the worrying trend. The people leading sedentary lifestyles have a high risk of experiencing a stroke in comparison to people who regularly carry out light- to moderate-intensity exercises, the study said.

Ditch sedentary lifestyle! Sit less, move more to reduce risk of stroke, says study. Read details here

A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it.

Stroke may be triggered by anger, emotional upset, heavy physical exertion: Study

A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again.

Drinking tea, coffee lowers risk of stroke and dementia: Study

A new US-based study has found that hospitalised Covid-19 patients are at a higher risk of stroke compared with patients, who had similar infectious conditions, such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies.

Covid patients at higher risk of stroke during hospitalisation: Study 

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