Disparities in access to best stroke treatment
(Reuters Health) – Less than 10% of U.S. stroke patients get a treatment that evidence shows is most effective for a certain type of stroke – and the odds are…
Smokers have higher risk for multiple strokes
(Reuters Health) – Smokers who have a stroke are much more likely to have another one if they don’t quit or at least cut back, a Chinese study suggests. FILE…
John Singleton Hospitalized After Having Stroke
John Singleton has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his family confirmed in a statement. The acclaimed director had the stroke on Wednesday while already at the hospital and is…
Major study debunks myth that moderate drinking can be healthy
LONDON (Reuters) – Blood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are…
‘90210,’ ‘Riverdale’ stars react to death of Luke Perry: ‘My heart is broken'
“Riverdale” and “902010″ actor Luke Perry died after suffering a massive stroke. His co-stars and other celebrities reacted to the news of his death. Source link
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – March 27, 2014.
The VICE News Capsule is a daily roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: al-Sisi to run for president of Egypt, Mexican CEO scandal, clashes in … source
African Americans and Stroke Risk
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for all Americans, including African Americans, but African Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke compared to … source
Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke
(Reuters Health) – People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely to develop dementia than individuals who haven’t had a stroke, a new study…
National Minority Health Awareness Month: Dr. Clyde Yancy
More than 40 percent of African American have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. If you’re African American, there’s a good … source