What's causing an uptick in young adults having strokes? - Monday, January 29, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | January 29, 2024 [Web version](   [U.Md. doctor says these habits can lead to strokes, even in young people - and 'are becoming more prominent']( Doctors call strokes a “brain attack,” and while many occur in older people, about 10-15% of all strokes are happening in young adults - people under 50. [READ MORE](   [Carroll Co. firefighter charged with intentionally setting series of fires]( Allison Nicole Creutzer, 20, was arrested Saturday after authorities connected her to a string of fires set throughout last year in the Eldersburg and Liberty Reservoir areas. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Government Contractors Find Industry Experts at Freedom Bank]( GovCons excel with capital, treasury, and financial advisory solutions from Freedom Bank. Our team of industry experts deliver creative ideas to secure working capital, to mobilize on new contract awards, and to leverage for buyouts and acquisitions.   [Gov. 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