A 60-year-old white female with a known diagnosis of NF1 was evaluated in the emergency department of an outside hospital with a 3-day history of neck pain and swelling, associated with severe ...

The risk of a heart attack among adults after a clot-caused stroke or a stroke plus a tear in the wall of a neck artery (carotid or vertebral artery dissection) was almost double within the first year ...

While neck cracking offers relief for many, a rare but real risk of stroke exists due to potential injury to brain-supplying arteries like the vertebral arteries. Forceful or sudden movements can ...

New multi-agency guidelines recommend against widespread screening for blocked neck arteries, using ultrasound to detect the condition only in people with symptoms or other stroke risk factors. For ...

Josh Hader’s neck was bothering him – again. He’d been feeling the discomfort for a couple weeks and recently thought some light stretching could provide relief. “I went to stretch it,” the ...

The seemingly routine practice of neck manipulation, a cornerstone of chiropractic care, has come under intense scrutiny following several concerning incidents. Medical professionals across the United ...

A YOUNG and healthy dad nearly died after suffering a stroke when an artery ruptured in his neck - caused by a sneeze. Ian Applegate was sitting in his car with his wife Jennifer and their ...

In today's fast-paced world, long working hours and sedentary lifestyles often lead to stiff necks and backs. This stiffness can cause discomfort and muscle pain, tempting many to crack their necks ...

An Oklahoma man has been left with lasting injuries after suffering a stroke that occurred after he popped his neck—a motion which tore an artery and caused a clot. Josh Hader, 28, of Guthrie, told ...