strokes

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In addition to reducing blood sugar and spurring weight loss, the medicines are approved for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and in testing for helping with sleep apnea and dampening addictive behaviors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

They significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and premature death in people who are already vulnerable.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

She still ran away with the tournament by four strokes, while reminding the golf world that there might not be a more dominant force in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But Adam says the 12 months ahead are about more than strokes, leg kicks, minutes and seconds.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She strokes one hand down from the top of his shoulder to the middle of his back.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day