Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. This devastating event occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The resulting ...

Smoking, and its harmful substances such as nicotine, can harm almost every part of the body, including the brain. It can also lead to other brain conditions, such as cancer, dementia, and stroke.

Share on Pinterest A new study reports young adults who smoke could face more than double the risk of having an unexplained stroke. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Researchers report that ...

Smoking has long been recognized as one of the most preventable causes of disease and early death worldwide. It plays a major role in heart attacks, strokes and several chronic illnesses. While public ...

In a recent study published in the EClinicalMedicine, a group of researchers assessed how tobacco use and exposure influence stroke risk, varying by type, region, and income level. Study: Tobacco use ...

Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if a person had no existing heart conditions and did not smoke or vape tobacco, a new ...

Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of disease and death globally, contributing substantially to cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. While public health campaigns ...

If you started smoking earlier than 20, there’s bad news for you. A major study says those who began smoking in their teenage years have a significantly higher risk of stroke later in life, often ...

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday). The researchers estimate that in the US alone, ...

Researchers report that people under 50 who smoke have a higher risk of having an unexplained stroke. People who smoke heavily — 20 packs of cigarettes a year or more — have even higher stroke risks.