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Health and Wellness | November 29, 2023

Can Young Women Have a Stroke?

A young black woman smiles in an outdoor setting.
Though rare, young women can get a stroke. Certain medicines, smoking, migraines and pregnancy can raise the risk. Learn what you can do.
Health and Wellness | May 1, 2023

Act Fast to Stop a Stroke

Every year 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the US. Learn the warning signs for stroke symptoms. Learn the acronym BE FAST.
Health and Wellness | May 16, 2022

What Are the Best Foods for Brain Health?

Learn about the Mediterranean, DASH and MIND diets and why they are considered healthy eating patterns and good for brain performance.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2020

What Are The Signs That I’m Having a Stroke? (podcast)

When a stroke strikes, time is critical to prevent severe brain damage. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Learn the BE FAST acronym.
Health and Wellness | October 8, 2020

What Are The Signs Of A Stroke? (video)

Know what to do in case of a stroke. Don't be afraid to seek emergency care. Scripps hospitals have COVID safety measures in place.
News Releases | August 6, 2020

All Scripps Hospitals Recognized for Excellent Stroke Care Again

For the third consecutive year, all five Scripps Health hospital campuses have earned the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Scripps in the News | March 8, 2019

Scripps Neurologist Discusses Stroke Among Younger People

Dr. Mary Kalafut, a stroke expert at Scripps, on Fox 5, discusses stroke among young people in the wake of actor Luke Perry's death from a massive stroke.
Mary Kalafut, a neurologist at Scripps, discusses how stroke can strike people at a relatively young age, such as actor Luke Perry who died at age 52.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2019

Devices Now Able to Close a Hole in the Heart and Cut Risk of Stroke (podcast)

Dr. Matthew Price is an interventional cardiologist with Scripps Clinic, and is featured in San Diego Health podcast on PFO.
Dr. Matthew Price, interventional cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, explains how patent foramen ovale (PFO) is treated in people who are at risk of a stroke.
Health and Wellness | November 20, 2018

Stroke Types, Treatments and Why Time Is of the Essence (podcast)

Mary Kalafut, MD, neurology, is featured in Susan Taylor San Diego Health podcast on causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke.
Neurologist Mary Kalafut, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke in this podcast.
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018

What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)

Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.