October 27, 2015 Young man dies of stroke after chiropractor manipulates his neck Chiropractors have come under fire for increasing young people's risk of stroke before, but the recent death of a 30-year-old in Oklahoma has left physicians angry, chiropractors in a defensive crouch, and a family in mourning.
October 26, 2015 Teaching children the warning signs of stroke, through imitation Andrea Esteban tried to smile with half her face, crossing her eyes in the process, and her third-grade classmates giggled. Matthew Velez struggled to speak, "Luh, luh, uh, gronk," and the kids erupted in laughter.
October 26, 2015 For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over health and safety from travelers and crew.
October 26, 2015 Researchers testing deep brain stimulation therapy for stroke recovery Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are testing whether electrical stimulation of the brain helps improve the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation after a stroke. Strokes leave hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. debilitated each year.
October 26, 2015 Study links eating more protein to lowered stroke risk According to a new analysis of past studies, people with the most protein-heavy diets are about 20 percent less likely to have a stroke than those who eat the least protein.
October 26, 2015 Review examines risks, responses to in-flight medical emergencies An airplane in flight is one of the worst places to have a medical emergency, even if there's a doctor on board.
October 26, 2015 Childhood growth hormone treatment tied to stroke risk Children who receive growth hormone to treat short stature or hormone deficiency may be at an increased risk of strokes caused by burst blood vessels as young adults, suggests a new European study.
October 26, 2015 NYC air can increase risk of stroke, study finds Here’s a survival tip for living in the big city: Don’t breathe.
October 26, 2015 Long working hours tied to stroke risk People who work at least 55 hours a week are significantly more likely to eventually suffer a stroke than people who work 35 to 40 hours a week, a recent study suggests.
