Stroke News

Stroke runs in the family: study

If your mother or father had a stroke by the time they were 65, your chances of also having a stroke by that age are increased fourfold, US researchers report.

Bleeding alert for stroke drug

People treated with the clot-dissolving drug tPA for a stroke caused by a blocked brain artery are more likely to have excess bleeding if they have been taking Coumadin.

Chocolate may fight strokes

In news that's sure to delight chocolate lovers, a Harvard study finds that a couple of squares of dark chocolate a day might reduce the risk of a haemorrhagic stroke, by 52%.

Strokes up among the young

The incidence of stroke seems to be falling among the old. That's the good news.

Stroke: 1 in 4 die within a year

One in four people who have a stroke will likely die within one year from any cause and 8% who have a stroke will have another one soon, researchers said.

Dark chocolate lowers stroke risk

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes word that eating dark chocolate appears to lower your risk of stroke or lessen the likelihood of death after a stroke.

Stroke can damage marriage

A stroke can put any relationship to the test by causing major relationship problems for married couples, according to researchers. And strokes do not only affect older people.

Stroke treatment window extended

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a stroke, according to German researchers.

Walking helpful after stroke

People who suffer a stroke can substantially improve their ability to get around independently if they take walks a few times a week.

Shingles up risk of stroke

Shingles are more than just painful. A new study suggests that they may increase the risk of stroke.

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