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.

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 ...

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, ...

Smoking dramatically increases risk of unexplained stroke among younger adults Smoking more than doubles the risk, and heavy smoking more than quadruples the risk The risk is highest among men and ...

Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While stroke death rates are approximately 50 percent higher than average among residents of the southeastern U.S. -- the so-called "stroke belt" -- traditional risk ...

THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more ...