Stony Brook Medicine Health News

Topic: Brain & Mental Health

Aneurysm vs. Stroke

Aneurysm vs. Stroke

Every year, about 30,000 people in the United States suffer a brain aneurysm rupture, with one occurring every 18 minutes. Although they are two distinct conditions, a ruptured aneurysm in the brain can cause a life...

A pensive man

Are Suicidal Thoughts Common?

Suicide is occurring at an alarming rate in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the U.S. had the highest number of suicide deaths ever recorded. Among...