Doctor talks about rise of strokes in young people, importance of knowing the signs
07-05-2024 17:04 via kxan.com

Doctor talks about rise of strokes in young people, importance of knowing the signs

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Researchers are looking into why stroke rates seem to be rising among young people, or those under the age of 55.A study of more than 94,000 people found a 67% increase in stroke incidence among younger adults, while there was a 15% decrease among older adults.“It does seem like the risk of stroke is going up for some younger people, I think it's all due to the same risk factors, actually,” said Dr. Clinton Wright a Vascular Neurologist and Associate Director of Nati
Read more »

Austin news



Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
Do you live in one of America's 15 fastest-growing cities?
Wages are keeping up with rent in only these 6 large US cities
Wages are keeping up with rent in only these 6 large US cities
Atlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to China
Atlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to China
US security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events
US security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events
Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried?
Bird flu is spreading, but should you be worried?
These cities will pay you thousands to move there
These cities will pay you thousands to move there
An internal investigation into Round Rock ISD police describes a 'toxic' environment
An internal investigation into Round Rock ISD police describes a 'toxic' environment
Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic
Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic
Heat Index in triple digits today for many
Heat Index in triple digits today for many
Does Austin get fewer tour stops than other big cities? A study says sort of
Does Austin get fewer tour stops than other big cities? A study says sort of
Williamson County years away from getting medical examiner, county looking at other options
Williamson County years away from getting medical examiner, county looking at other options
RRISD police chief leaves, says district 'delayed' investigations
RRISD police chief leaves, says district 'delayed' investigations
Texas baseball claims first Big 12 series sweep over Kansas
Texas baseball claims first Big 12 series sweep over Kansas
How a new Central Texas committee will focus on expanding passenger rail service
How a new Central Texas committee will focus on expanding passenger rail service
Desktop versie