Researchers say there may be a link between weather and the risk for stroke.
Doctors say there are biological reasons to believe the trend. Blood vessels constrict in cold weather, which can raise blood pressure. High humidity can cause dehydration. Extreme weather puts stress on the body, making the heart work harder.
The study by researchers from Yale, Harvard and Duke universities was discussed Wednesday at a stroke conference in San Diego.
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