5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini-stroke.” This was a follow-up to the previous PERSIST study, which found that stroke risk persisted after the typical 90-day monitoring window. The Canada-based researchers measured long-term risk, finding that individuals who experience a minor stroke face an elevated chance of a recurrence for at least 10 years. The systemic review included 28 observational studies with more than…

Nets give away key lottery opportunity with comeback win over Wizards

In their tankathon matchup against Washington, the Nets pulled out a come-from-behind 121-115 victory before 17,257 at Barclays Center. The Nets had a chance to pull even with the Wizards atop the all-important lottery standings. Instead, the win saw them fall into third, two full games behind the Wizards and…

5,000-year-old rock art depicts ancient Egypt’s ‘terrifying’ conquest of the Sinai Peninsula — but the pharaoh’s name has been erased from history

Archaeologists have discovered 5,000-year-old rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts ancient Egypt’s brutal conquest of the region.The artwork “shows in a terrifying manner how the Egyptians colonized the Sinai and subjugated the inhabitants,” the archaeologists said in a statement.The scene shows a man raising his arms in triumph…

Ilhan Omar syringe attacker charged with assault by DOJ

MINNEAPOLIS — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis. The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to court papers filed in federal court. Authorities determined…

Starbucks revamps loyalty program with three tiers: Here are all the new perks

Starbucks will introduce a new three-tiered system to its US loyalty program on March 10, chief brand officer Tressie Lieberman announced at the coffee chain’s investor day on Thursday. Starbucks’ reward program, which launched in 2009, is one of the oldest and largest in the restaurant industry, consultants say. The company…

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