"Rising Stroke Deaths: The Link to Climate Change"

New research published in the journal Neurology has found a growing number of stroke-related deaths and disabilities linked to extreme temperatures since 1990, with over 500,000 stroke deaths last year attributed to "non-optimal" temperatures. While the study doesn't directly prove climate change as the cause, it suggests a global impact. The relationship between heat and strokes is complex, with cold temperatures also posing risks. As temperatures continue to rise, the trend of stroke deaths linked to high temperatures is expected to worsen, particularly in older populations and areas with health care disparities.