Why Are Strokes in Young Adults Rising?

Why Are Strokes in Young Adults Rising?

From Rise by 90.3 WHPC

February 18, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Dr. Saran Heron interviews Dr. Jeremy M. Liff about the rising incidence of strokes in young adults and prevention strategies.

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Jeremy M. Liff, a board-certified neurologist specializing in stroke, brain aneurysms, and venous outflow conditions, with expertise in medical and catheter-based treatments. He earned B.A. from Johns Hopkins, M.D. from SUNY Upstate, and completed his residency at Albert Einstein/Montefiore, serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Liff is proud to serve patients across the Tri-State Area. He will share about the rising of stroke in young adults, warning signs, complications, and discuss ways to prevent this from occurring.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Saran Heron

Guest: Dr. Jeremy M. Liff

Topics covered

  • strokes
  • young adults
  • neurology
  • health
  • prevention
  • warning signs

Keywords

  • strokes
  • young adults
  • neurologist
  • warning signs
  • prevention
  • brain aneurysms
  • venous outflow conditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Johns Hopkins, SUNY Upstate, Albert Einstein/Montefiore

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