Walking speed linked to stroke risk
8/4/2008 |
An older woman's walking speed may help predict her risk of suffering stroke, over and above traditional risk factors, a new study suggests.
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40-winks may lead to stroke
22/2/2008 |
What do mammograms, blood-sugar tests and daytime dozing have in common? All may offer clues that someone is headed for a stroke, new studies suggest.
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Belly fat triples stroke risk
21/2/2008 |
Strokes have tripled in recent years among middle-aged women in the US, an alarming trend doctors blame on the obesity epidemic.
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Stroke damages brain in 3 mins
15/2/2008 |
Strokes cause brain damage within three minutes, scientists reported, casting doubt on the common public perception that all strokes can be medically treated within three hours.
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Vacuum cleaner for the brain
29/1/2008 |
A new treatment for stroke victims aims to suction out clogged arteries in hopes of stopping the brain attack before it does permanent harm.
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Robotic brace trains arm
12/7/2007 |
A robotic arm brace designed to help stroke patients relearn how to move affected muscles and regain use of paralysed limbs has been approved by the US FDA.
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Folic acid cuts stroke risk
4/6/2007 |
Folic acid supplementation may reduce the risk of stroke by 18 percent or more, but it's not clear whether it boosts outcomes for other cardiovascular conditions, researchers say.
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Gene ramps up stroke risk
30/3/2007 |
A common genetic defect can significantly increase a person's risk for stroke, Danish researchers report.
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Weekend strokes more deadly
9/3/2007 |
Strokes treated on the weekend are more deadly than those attended to on weekdays, Canadian researchers report.
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Cholesterol tied to stroke
20/2/2007 |
Cutting their cholesterol numbers may also help women reduce their risk of stroke, new research suggests.
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