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Sinbad's Stroke Draws Attention To Blacks' Doubled Risk

The stroke suffered by comedian and actor Sinbad drew attention to Black people's heightened risk of suffering brain attacks.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.04.21
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John Singleton's Family Feuding Over His Money

The director had a stoke on April 17.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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John Singleton's Family Moves To Protect His Assets

The 51-year-old had a stroke last week.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Luke Perry's Death Raises Awareness About Strokes

Actor Luke Perry died at age 52 from a stroke, which takes the lives of African-Americans at a statistically higher…
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20

Oldest Remaining Tuskegee Airman Dies At 101

Willie Rogers, who also served with the Red Tail Angels, passed away from complications from a previous stroke.
by Kellee Terrell
11.22.16
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Sitting Disease May Be Shaving Years Off Your…

The sedentary habit has been linked to several health ailments, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Ivan Hernandez, doctor of…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Fit!Live!Win! Dr. Ro's Easy Tips To Lower Your Cholesterol

Fit!Live!Win! Dr. Ro’s Easy Tips To Lower Your…

America’s Nutrition Coach, Dr. Ro joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now for this week’s installment of Fit!Live!Win! to discuss the importance of…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson Suffers Stroke During Birthday Celebration In…

UPDATED: Monday, July 27, 2015 3:50 p.m. Joe Jackson’s publicist confirmed to Us Weekly that Jackson’s heart stopped three times…
by Desire Thompson
07.27.15
Birth Control

26-Year-Old Bride-To-Be Claims Birth Control Caused Stroke

A Los Angeles native is speaking out on the dangerous effects of birth control after she suffered a stroke at the age…
by Desire Thompson
05.21.15
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Soup & Conversations: How Mayo Clinic Is Saving…

According to the CDC, black women are at least 50 percent more likely than white women to die of heart…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21
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Your Favorite Meat Might Just Save Your Life

According to the American Heart Association, more than 40 percent of blacks have high blood pressure (HBP).Though doctors aren’t 100%…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21
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Cold Weather, Cholesterol & You

You know all the brutally cold weather that we’ve all been suffering through (and in many cases, still are)? According…
by Whitney Greer
04.17.21
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Winter Weather May Be Linked To Stroke Hospitalization,…

Not only do winter snowstorms wreak havoc on travel and transportation and upend lifestyle conditions, temperature drops can also be…
by Lynette Holloway
04.17.21
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Women Face Greater Risk Of Stroke Than Men

For years, health experts believed that men faced a greater risk of stroke than women, but according to a new…
by Lynette Holloway
04.17.21
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Clarence Clemons, Member Of E Street Band, Suffers…

Clarence Clemons, one of the original members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band suffered a stroke yesterday at his home…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Black Stroke Victims Call Friends Before 911

A recent study shows that when suffering from stroke- like symptoms, African Americans are more likely to call a friend…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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Young Stroke Survivors Warn They Can Happen To…

An article on The Grio features testimony from people who have suffered strokes as young as 25 years old. The…
by Charles Dixon
06.19.19
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Gospel Artists and Choirs To Raise Voices, Stroke…

The American Heart Association has joined with GMC, formerly the Gospel Music Channel and Music World Gospel to educate people…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21