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  • May 25, 2012

    US stroke rate varies by state

    The rate of adults having strokes hasn’t changed much in recent years, and there are still disparities in stroke rates across the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    The rate of adults having strokes hasn’t changed much in recent years, and there are still disparities in stroke rates across the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • May 23, 2012

    Strokes: The silent killer of women

    Heart disease and breast cancer have been concerns in the lives of women for decades. Strokes, however, kill twice as many women as breast cancer every year. In fact, , women will have a stroke this year alone

    Heart disease and breast cancer have been concerns in the lives of women for decades. Strokes, however, kill twice as many women as breast cancer every year. In fact, 450,000 women will have a stroke this year alone

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  • Stem cell fertility treatments could be risky for older women

    Harvard scientists are challenging traditional medical logic that dictates that women are born with a finite amount of eggs. The scientists said they have discovered the ovaries of young women harbor rare stem cells that are in fact capable of producing new eggs

    Harvard scientists are challenging traditional medical logic that dictates that women are born with a finite amount of eggs.  The scientists said they have discovered the ovaries of young women harbor rare stem cells that are in fact capable of producing new eggs

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  • Stroke kills twice as many women than breast cancer each year. However a recent survey shows that most women think otherwise. Dr. Manny talks to a neurologist about why women need to listen up and know their risk

    Silent killer of women

    Stroke kills twice as many women than breast cancer each year. However a recent survey shows that most women think otherwise. Dr. Manny talks to a neurologist about why women need to listen up and know their risk
  • As the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease progress – sometimes patients have a hard time taking enough medication to keep up and stay active.  The Cleveland Clinic is one of several sites conducting a clinical trial, which is testing a pump that delivers a continuous flow of medication

    Pump alleviates Parkinson’s symptoms

    As the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease progress – sometimes patients have a hard time taking enough medication to keep up and stay active. The Cleveland Clinic is one of several sites conducting a clinical trial, which is testing a pump that delivers a continuous flow of medication
  • Featured in a new documentary, quotDifferent Is The New Normal,quot American Idol finalist James Durbin sheds light on the disorder he battles everyday

    'Idol' helps raise awareness for Tourette’s

    Featured in a new documentary, "Different Is The New Normal," American Idol finalist James Durbin sheds light on the disorder he battles everyday
  • See how a new device helped restore blood flow in one patient who suffered from a stroke

    New device to treat strokes

    See how a new device helped restore blood flow in one patient who suffered from a stroke