Category: stroke

The mRNA Vaccines Could Wind Up in Food Supplies; CDC Investigates Vaccines and Strokes

New food programs could result in mRNA vaccines in the world’s food supplies. This is raising concerns over the potential impact the vaccines could have on people who regularly consume products with the controversial drugs. Meanwhile, the FDA and CDC are investigating the impact of vaccines and possible links to stroke in elderly people. Early…


LIVE 1/18, at 10:30 AM ET: The mRNA Vaccines Could Wind Up in Food Supplies; CDC Investigates Vaccines and Strokes

New food programs could result in mRNA vaccines in the world’s food supplies. This is raising concerns over the potential impact the vaccines could have on people who regularly consume products with the controversial drugs. Meanwhile, the FDA and CDC are investigating the impact of vaccines and possible links to stroke in elderly people. Early…


Ancient Chinese Medicine Prolongs ‘Golden Time Period’ for Stroke Treatment

Strokes are a common occurrence in the U.S. with around 800,000 reported per year, and 20 percent afflicting adults between the ages of 20 to 55. The timing of treatment after a stroke is crucial and can make a vast difference in the quality of the remainder of a person’s life. A research team at…


After Long Decline, Stroke Deaths Are Rising Again

An analysis of stroke deaths in the United States from 1975 to 2019 finds both a dramatic decline and the potential for an important resurgence. Stroke mortality (per 100,0000) plummeted from 88 to 31 for women and 112 to 39 for men between 1975 and 2019 in the United States. Total stroke deaths fell despite the rise…


Study of Stroke Patients Reveal Singing Boosts Communication and Quality of Life

A study by the University of Helsinki has found that singing enhances stroke patients’ communication and language production, makes them more social and reduces the burden on caregivers. Published in Brain Communications on Dec. 27, 2022, the research included 54 stroke patients who were given weekly group-based singing training for four months. “Our study utilised…


Low Vitamin B12 May Increase Risk for Bleeding Strokes

A surprising study from the UK shows that vegetarians and pescatarians (those who eat fish but not meat) appear to be at increased risk for suffering bleeding strokes, even though they are at reduced risk for heart attacks and are not at increased risk for clotting strokes (Brit Med J, September 2019;366:l4897). Researchers followed 48,188…


Morning Movement Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

New research suggests that physical activity in the morning may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. So, if you are one of those people who like to work out first thing in the morning, you are in good company. While it has been well established that physical activity is good for heart health,…


HK Health Department Cites 10 Signs of Stroke as Over 3,100 People Died Due to Stroke in 2021

Oct. 29 is the annual World Stroke Day, established by the World Stroke Organization. The Hong Kong Department of Health announced on Oct. 29, that stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in Hong Kong. In 2021, there were a total of 3,126 registered deaths. The Department of Health reminds citizens that everyone…


HK Health Department Names 10 Signs of Stroke as Over 3,100 People Died Due to Stroke in 2021

Oct. 29 is the annual World Stroke Day, established by the World Stroke Organization. The Hong Kong Department of Health announced on Oct. 29, that stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in Hong Kong. In 2021, there were a total of 3,126 registered deaths. The Department of Health reminds citizens that everyone…


New Findings On Relations Among Stroke, Genes and Ethnicity Provide More Efficient, Precise and Personalized Treatments

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and stroke cases especially peak during winter. The American Stroke Association reported that strokes are the top five causes of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. So when a stroke happens, the sooner the patient can get medical assistance, the greater…