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WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Shortly after Job Ethan Christenson left the stage after singing and dancing in a national Broadway production of "Billy Elliot," he was chatting with two audience members in the theater's lobby when he collapsed into their arms.Two years later, Jason Vance Campbell delivered a line that didn't make sense during a matinee performance of the musical "Life Could Be a Dream." Then he slumped onto the stage.Both had cryptogenic strokes, or ones with no known cause. Both were in their 30s.A mutual friend and would-be matchmaker introduced them several years ago, figuring that as actors who had strokes so early in life, they'd have a lot in common. Indeed, they bonded so deeply that last year they married."Jason and I share a...

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For years, multiple sclerosis was seen as a disease that largely affects white people. But a new study finds that it's much more common among Black Americans than previously believed.Researchers found that in 2010, an estimated 3 out of every 1,000 Black Americans were living with multiple sclerosis (MS). That was less than the prevalence among white Americans, at 4 out of every 1,000, but substantially higher than previous estimates.Meanwhile, MS was less common among Americans of other races and ethnicities, but they were certainly not immune — with a prevalence of roughly 2 cases per 1,000."This is not just a 'white person's disease,'" said senior researcher Dr. Mitchell Wallin, an associate professor of neurology at the University of...

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical.The American Liver Foundation estimates that it affects about 2.7 million people in the United States today.To help you protect yourself against this virus, liver experts describe how you get hepatitis C, if it’s curable and how contagious it is. They will also explain if there’s a hepatitis C vaccine, and what medications are used to treat this viral infection.How do you get hepatitis C?According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hepatitis C transmission occurs when you come into contact with the blood of someone who is infected. This can happen through:Sharing of drug needles or other injection...

WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of lives worldwide, robbing patients of their memories and thinking abilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease.In this article, experts shed light on the signs of both early and late Alzheimer's, providing valuable information to help individuals, families and caregivers recognize the warning signs and seek timely medical intervention. Early Alzheimer’s symptoms When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, recognizing the early signs is crucial for timely intervention and effective management. "The red flag is if it's happening consistently and is paired with a change in the person's...