On World Stroke Day 2025, a neurologist from Fortis Hospital talks about the crucial lifestyle factors that increase the risk ...

Time is crucial, as loss of oxygen to the brain cells for even one minute can cause loss of 1.8 million neurons.

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.

Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in the February 19, ...

Notice your blood pressure has been creeping up lately? Smoking not only harms your lungs, but it also causes spikes in blood pressure and increases heart disease risk. Quitting smoking is crucial for ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to some unexplained strokes in younger adults, mainly in male individuals and in people ages 45 to 49, according to a study published in ...

In a recent study published in BMJ Public Health, researchers quantified the effect of smoking on stroke prevalence. They investigated the association between smoking-related characteristics and the ...

This World Stroke Day, experts warn that six key risk factors are driving India's rising stroke burden. Learn how each factor ...

On World Stroke Day 2025, raise awareness about the six major health risk factors that significantly increase the chances of ...

Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of cancer death in the U.S., despite a dramatic decline in smoking, a new ...