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Gurdev Badal has serious paralytic stroke


Senior Akali leader and former Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurdev Singh Badal was admitted in the ...
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Pak President Zardari ‘suffered mini-stroke`

Pak President Zardari ‘suffered mini-stroke`


Zardari`s trip to Dubai last week has led to speculation, denied by the government that he is losing...
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Pakistan President vows to return soon

Pakistan President vows to return soon


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is fine and will return home soon, a news anchor quoted him as ...
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‘Robot legs’ to improve movement in stroke patient

‘Robot legs’ to improve movement in stroke patient


Dutch engineers have developed exoskeleton ‘robotic legs,’ to help improve the movement of stroke pa...
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Statins may help prevent recurrence of strokes

Statins may help prevent recurrence of strokes


Cholesterol lowering drugs, also known as statins, may help prevent future strokes among young peopl...
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Hardy wins women`s 50 breastroke world title

Hardy wins women`s 50 breastroke world title


Jessica Hardy of the United States won the women`s 50 meters breaststroke title to stop Rebecca Soni...
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`Alarming` rise in pregnant women strokes: Study

`Alarming` rise in pregnant women strokes: Study


A total of 4,085 pregnancy related stroke hospitalizations were documented in the United States in 1...
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3 Bananas a day cuts risk of stroke

3 Bananas a day cuts risk of stroke


British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.
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1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep

1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep


A new study has revealed that approximately 14 percent of all strokes occur during sleep.
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Type 2 diabetes ups stroke, heart risk

Type 2 diabetes ups stroke, heart risk


In a recent study, type 2 diabetes was found associated with an increased risk of recurrent stroke o...
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Stroke risk 2.4 times higher in pregnant women

Stroke risk 2.4 times higher in pregnant women


Pregnant women face a 2.4 times more risk of having a stroke than non-pregnant women.
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Vitamin E protects brain cells after stroke

Vitamin E protects brain cells after stroke


This process is one of three identified so far that this form of Vitamin E uses to protect brain cel...
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Type 1 diabetics at increased heart disease risk

Type 1 diabetics at increased heart disease risk


A new research has provided insight into whether type 1 diabetes has a measurable effect on carotid ...
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1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep

1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep


A new study has revealed that approximately 14 per cent of all strokes occur during sleep.
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Less sleep may cause heart attack

Less sleep may cause heart attack


Those who sleep for less than 6 hours are almost 50% more likely to suffer a heart attack and 15% mo...
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Wife says Mladic has suffered three strokes: Report

Wife says Mladic has suffered three strokes: Report


Ratko Mladic has no feeling in the right side of his body, said his wife.
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Clot busting drug could improve stroke treatment

Clot busting drug could improve stroke treatment


The novel treatment was developed for patients with intracerebral haemorrhage.
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Sex, coffee increase stroke risk

Sex, coffee increase stroke risk


A study has found that drinking coffee, have sex, or even blowing your nose, could temporarily raise...
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New polypill halves heart disease and stroke risk

New polypill halves heart disease and stroke risk


A new `polypill` containing both aspirin and statins halves the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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A jogging test `could reveal your heart attack risk`

A jogging test `could reveal your heart attack risk`


A 55-yr-old man who took 15 minutes to run a mile had a 30% lifetime risk of dying from heart diseas...
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Run a mile to predict heart attack, stroke risk

Run a mile to predict heart attack, stroke risk


Higher fitness level lowered the lifetime risk of heart disease in people.
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Delhi registers hottest day in five years


Delhiites sweltered Tuesday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 44.1 degrees Celsius, five no...
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Hormone improves stroke recovery

Hormone improves stroke recovery


IGF-I is a hormone that is found in the blood and contributes to growth and bone mass.
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1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep

1 in 7 strokes happen when asleep


14% of all strokes occur during sleep, preventing many from getting clot-busting treatment.
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3 Bananas a day cuts risk of stroke

3 Bananas a day cuts risk of stroke


British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.
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Sex, coffee increase stroke risk

Sex, coffee increase stroke risk


Drinking coffee, making love, or even blowing your nose can trigger a deadly stroke.
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Having sex or drinking coffee may cause stroke: Study

Having sex or drinking coffee may cause stroke: Study


The next time you drink a cup of coffee, beware- this may raise your risk of getting a stroke.
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Women more stressed than men

Women more stressed than men


Experts say stress raises blood pressure, putting people at greater risk of a stroke.
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Video games may boost stroke recovery

Video games may boost stroke recovery


Virtual reality and other video games can significantly improve motor function in stroke patients.
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Antidepressants could help with stroke recovery

Antidepressants could help with stroke recovery


Patients treated with a short course of antidepressants after a stroke have significantly greater im...
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People with sleep apnea face stroke risk

People with sleep apnea face stroke risk


It is also a good idea to avoid sleeping face-upwards—as this position aids in appearance of snoring...
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Eating 3 bananas a day could slash stroke risk by 21%

Eating 3 bananas a day could slash stroke risk by 21%


British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.
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Mini-stroke ``doubles heart attack risk``

Mini-stroke ``doubles heart attack risk``


A new research has revealed that patients who have suffered a ``mini stroke`` are at twice the risk ...
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Leafy greens help protect vascular health

Leafy greens help protect vascular health


Disorders of vascular diseases are common nowadays and can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
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`Flossing your teeth can prevent you from a stroke`

`Flossing your teeth can prevent you from a stroke`


Tooth loss and gum disease increase the risk of a stroke later in the life.
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Coffee lowers stroke risk in women

Coffee lowers stroke risk in women


Consuming more than a cup of coffee a day is linked lower risk of stroke.
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BP drug could harm stroke patients

BP drug could harm stroke patients


A drug that lowers blood pressure could harm patients if given after a stroke, says a new study.
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Coffee lowers stroke risk in women

Coffee lowers stroke risk in women


Low or no coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to the study.
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Coffee drinking linked to lower stroke risk in women

Coffee drinking linked to lower stroke risk in women


Consuming more than a cup of coffee a day is linked to a 22%-25% lower risk of stroke.
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Why drugs increase risk of heart attacks, strokes

Why drugs increase risk of heart attacks, strokes


Study has shown that fluid retention caused by many drugs may be the reason for an increased risk of...
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Simple tests can tell who can drive after a stroke

Simple tests can tell who can drive after a stroke


Simple tests can help doctors determine who is more likely to be a safe driver after a stroke.
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BP drug could harm stroke patients

BP drug could harm stroke patients


A drug that lowers blood pressure could harm patients if given after a stroke, says a new study.
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Acute anemia ups risk of silent strokes in kids

Acute anemia ups risk of silent strokes in kids


A new study has suggested that severely anemic kids, especially those with sickle cell disease, are ...
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Mini-strokes create lasting damage to the brain

Mini-strokes create lasting damage to the brain


A new research has suggested mini-stroke creates lasting damage to the brain.
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Cooling stroke patients’ brains could aid recovery

Cooling stroke patients’ brains could aid recovery


A group of Scottish doctors have suggested that cooling the brain of patients who have suffered a st...
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People with HIV ‘three times more likely to have a stroke’

People with HIV ‘three times more likely to have a stroke’


People infected with HIV are three times more likely at risk of having a stroke.
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Analysis shows heart, stroke risk of pain drugs

Analysis shows heart, stroke risk of pain drugs


Common painkillers can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a review has found.
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Eating lots of red meat ups women`s stroke risk

Eating lots of red meat ups women`s stroke risk


Women who eat a lot of red meat may be putting themselves at increased risk of stroke.
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Fish oil can limit brain damage

Fish oil can limit brain damage


Fish oil may help to limit or prevent brain damage following a stroke.
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Increasing coffee intake ``doubles stroke risk``

Increasing coffee intake ``doubles stroke risk``


A new study has revealed that drinking more coffee than usual could double your risk of a stroke.
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