Breakthrough cancer therapies, life-saving stroke procedures and ‘rebooted’ donor hearts — these are just a few of the medical advances over the past decade that are transforming our health. The past ten years have been a particularly special time for healthcare thanks to advances in technology, says Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College … Read more
Ryan Seacrest denies he suffered a stroke as fans express concerns after host appeared to slur speech during American Idol finale Ryan sparked concern after he appeared to briefly slur his words on American Idol on Sunday His left eye appeared larger than his right and fans noted something seemed ‘off’ A rep for the … Read more
SUSANNA Reid and Dr Hilary Jones paid a moving tribute to Lynn Faulds Wood on today’s Good Morning Britain after she died from a stroke aged 72. Taking a moment to remember the late journalist, Dr Hilary called her “a force of nature”. Susanna Reid and Dr Hilary Jones paid a moving tribute to Lynn … Read more
Sharon Stone, 62, talks lasting the test of time in ‘misogynistic’ Hollywood, learning to accept herself after her stroke and the perils of dating on Bumble By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 08:00 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 08:00 BST, 15 April 2020 Sharon Stone is the cover star for the new edition of … Read more
New hope for stroke patients as scientists find way to restore mobility and touch using human stem cells to recreate nerve connections in damaged rat brain Experts transplanted reprogrammed stem cells into the cerebral cortex of rats They found that the new cells recreate lost nerve connections in the brain In six months, the procedure had … Read more
Women over 50 can cut their risk of a stroke by taking up healthy habits such as exercising and ditching junk food, research suggests Key habits to adopt are daily exercise, consuming less junk food and alcohol Diets should include eating more fish, nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables The findings show that it is … Read more
Big thighs can reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke or high blood pressure, study claims Big thighs can reduce risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure Researchers found that ‘leg fat may be beneficial for metabolism’ Study published in medical journal looked at 9,520 Chinese aged over 40 By Daily Mail … Read more
Having just one or two alcoholic drinks a night significantly increases the risk of suffering a stroke in later life, a major study has shown. Experts from Oxford University said their study of 500,000 people finally dispels the ‘myth’ that light drinking protects health. They found that one or two drinks a day increased the … Read more
A woman says she has been left reliant on a wheelchair after doctors dismissed her stroke symptoms as anxiety. Drewy NovaClara Curious felt numb while driving with her husband Avery in June last year. The now 23-year-old went to hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to uncover what was wrong. They eventually sent her home, saying … Read more
A shop worker claims she suffered a stroke that left her arm swinging ‘with a life of its own’ before she was left paralysed after taking the Pill. Bobbie Jarvis, 24, was sent home from hospital in February after doctors told her she merely had a headache. But five days later, she had a stroke … Read more