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Chinese woman uses phone for 20 straight hours, suffers stroke
Health 8 years ago

Chinese woman uses phone for 20 straight hours, suffers stroke

A Chinese woman suffered multiple blood clots and underwent an emergency operation after using her mobile phone for 20 hours during a train journey.
Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study
Health 8 years ago

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

People with heart trouble who take blood-thinning medication to avoid strokes may also significantly reduce their risk of dementia, a study published Wednesday said.
Young adults increasingly prone to strokes
Health 8 years ago

Young adults increasingly prone to strokes

Young adults generally disregard certain health screening tests, believing they don’t need them until they are older, such as tests for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. A recent study, however, has found that stroke hospitalization rates for younger adults has increased.
Aspirin increases bleeding risk in older stroke patients: Study
Health 8 years ago

Aspirin increases bleeding risk in older stroke patients: Study

Long-term, daily use of aspirin to prevent blood clots in very elderly patients leads to an increased risk of serious or fatal internal bleeding, researchers said Wednesday.
The stroke miracle cure you probably can't get
Health 8 years ago

The stroke miracle cure you probably can't get

Clot-retrieving stents, which require a lot of personnel and training, are still tough to find at America's hospitals.
Researchers find new drug to lower stroke, heart attack risks
Health 8 years ago

Researchers find new drug to lower stroke, heart attack risks

Researchers have found a new drug that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol -- known as ‘bad cholesterol’ -- in their blood, which plays an important role in cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attacks. Named evolocumab, the drug is used alongside statins, which has been widely known to lower the LDL level.
Can sex trigger a stroke?
Health 9 years ago

Can sex trigger a stroke?

People have questioned for years whether sex can cause a stroke. To answer this often-heard question, several scientific research studies have evaluated whether sexual activity can cause strokes and who is at risk.
Silent strokes: what you need to know
Health 9 years ago

Silent strokes: what you need to know

Silent strokes are not as harmful as other types of stroke but should not be ignored.
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