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Sun Sentinel
1 week ago
OMG science

A Memorial Healthcare stroke doctor survived a stroke. Here's how to know if it could happen to you

Delay in seeking medical treatment for stroke symptoms can lead to severe consequences, including permanent damage or death. [ more ]
London Jazz News
4 weeks ago
London music

Fundraiser for Anita Wardell launched following a 'devastating stroke'

Anita Wardell, a world-renowned Jazz singer and teacher, suffered a stroke, causing paralysis and speech difficulties, requiring extensive recovery and support. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

Lenny Dykstra out of ICU after suffering stroke, ex-Mets teammates say

Lenny Dykstra is out of ICU and resting in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a stroke.
Former Mets teammates report that Dykstra is in good spirits and awaiting further evaluation at UCLA Medical Center. [ more ]
Independent.ie
5 months ago
Medicine

Bride-to-be who had to learn to walk again after stroke at age 22 campaigns for 'invisible' patients

Meaghan O'Brien, a stroke survivor, has graduated as an Irish Heart Foundation patient champion to advocate for heart and stroke patients.
O'Brien defied doctors by regaining the ability to walk and returning to work.
The Patient Champion programme will involve advocating for fellow patients and lobbying for their needs in policy decisions. [ more ]
morerecovery
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Randy Travis releases new music with the help of AI after a stroke

Randy Travis released new music using AI for the first time since his stroke, bringing back his soulful vocals. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Randy Travis's first song post-stroke used AI

Artificial intelligence helped recreate Randy Travis' voice using AI after he suffered a stroke, allowing him to release new music after over a decade. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease

Survey data suggests link between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease.
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke with daily cannabis use. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
Health

Data shows strokes are more common in African Americans

Strokes are more common in Black Americans than any other racial group in the U.S.
Black women are twice as likely to have a stroke compared to white women. [ more ]
Inverse
4 months ago
Health

Your Age Won't Tell You Much About Your Health - This Marker Will Reveal Much More

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders, increases significantly.
Boston.com
5 months ago
Health

Take the test: New MGH study shows a high 'Brain Care Score' can lower risk of dementia, stroke

The McCance Center for Brain Health has developed a tool called Brain Care Score (BCS) that helps patients understand how their habits and health affect brain health.
Higher BCS is associated with a lower risk of dementia and stroke later in life, according to a new study. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Health

Lab-grown small blood vessels indicate treatment for major cause of stroke'

Lab-grown blood vessels can help understand and treat small vessel disease, a major cause of stroke and vascular dementia.
Damage to the scaffolding that supports blood vessels can cause them to leak, leading to conditions such as stroke and vascular dementia.
Researchers have identified a drug target that can plug these leaks and prevent small vessel disease in the brain. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Mets

1986 Mets World Series champion Lenny Dykstra suffers stroke

Lenny Dykstra, former Mets player, has suffered a stroke and is hospitalized.
Dykstra has had a complicated off-field history, including legal issues and a bankruptcy filing. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

West Lawn woman latest Cook County cold-related death: medical examiner

Reyna Duarte, a woman from the Southwest Side, died from a combination of a stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cold exposure.
Duarte's death brings the total number of confirmed weather-related deaths in Cook County to eight, with three additional deaths suspected in collar counties. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Evidence grows of air pollution link with dementia and stroke risk

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, according to a study of over 400,000 people in the UK.
Long-term exposure to air pollution, even below current standards, is associated with acquiring dementia and developing dementia after a stroke. [ more ]
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