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A Parkland Health pharmacy specialist explains why overexposure in high temperatures can make people on certain medications more sensitive to heat.

Analysis of Veteran Affairs records found gut, brain and lung problems that began after the viral infection ended. A North Texas doctor suspects inflammation.

A professor at UT Dallas recently accepted a grant to further his research on stroke patients diagnosed with aphasia.

A local cardiologist says low to moderate consumption isn’t harmful, but those at risk for heart attack and stroke should probably stay away from artificial sweeteners.

Cases of stroke among people 20 to 44 have increased over the last decade. A neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Fort Worth explains why.

UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women.

Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told KERA’s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.

Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells KERA’s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in women, and that 1 in 5 women between 55 and 75 are at risk for stroke. KERA’s Sam Baker talked with Dr. Claudia Perez, a neuro-intensivist with Texas Health Physicians Group, about why the risk is so high for women.

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.

A new study recently presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference found fewer people over 75 are having strokes.