Non-communicable diseases that you can’t catch from someone else such as stroke, high blood pressure and cancer, account for 36.1m deaths worldwide. Put it another way, this is about 63% of all deaths…
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Treating stroke sufferers with a blood clot dissolving drug within three hours of the stroke leads to a better and faster…
The risk of stroke for patients who have cardiac surgery lasts beyond the early post-operation period for the following two…
Stem cells from teeth have the capacity to develop into complex neurons, and could provide assistance in the treatment of…
The Scottish Highlands are beautiful: snow-topped mountains rolling down to deep blue lochs. The peace is untroubled by the widely dispersed population; it is rural tranquillity at its most spectacular…
The salt debate has filled the pages of health magazines and newspapers for years. From John Swales’ original scepticism in 1988 to the Godlee’s sharp call to reality in 1996, the debate has transcended…
Long-term brain damage from strokes may be reduced by saving cells that control blood flow, new research shows. The study…
Stroke claims five million lives worldwide each year and is the second biggest killer after ischaemic heart disease. Of those who survive, a significant number (around five million) live with neurological…
Young adults are six to seven times more likely to suffer from an ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots) within 24 hours…
Women may be at serious risk of developing blood clots for up to twelve weeks after giving birth, rather than six weeks as…
A simple procedure requiring only a nine-volt battery and a few cords strapped to your head is gaining momentum with DIY types eager to improve brain function. Brain stimulation involves weak electric…
People with an irregular and often abnormally fast heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, have a 71% greater risk of suffering…
Chemical compounds found in cannabis may help to reduce the impact of stroke and improve neurological function. The three…
A new study has found a link between the amount of sodium in certain medications and the risk of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension and stroke – and says normal use of some medicines can expose…
The salt found in common effervescent and soluble drugs may be exposing consumers to an increased risk of heart problems, according to a study published in the BMJ today. The study found it’s possible…
What image pops into your head when you hear the words: non-communicable diseases? The name probably tells you a bit about the type of diseases that fall into this category, even if you may not be familiar…
High levels of tungsten, a metal found in mobile phones and a variety of industrial uses, could double the risk of stroke according to researchers from Exeter University who believe exposure to tungsten…
If you are a carer, the need for flexibility can creep up slowly or arrive overnight. Guardian journalist Jackie Ashley and her broadcaster husband Andrew Marr experienced this after he suffered a stroke…
An international study published in The Lancet today shows stroke is becoming more common and affecting more young people. There has been a 25% increase in the number of stroke cases among people aged…
According to various large-scale studies conducted by the World Health Organization, about a third of the adult worldwide population suffer from a mental disorder such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia…
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