The Medical Minute: Prevent a Stroke by Knowing Your Risks
Penn State Health via Newswise – Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability among survivors. Fortunately, most strokes —…
The Remarkable Effects of Vitamin C Over the Past 70 Years
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Frederick R. Klenner, MD – who used high-dose vitamin C to treat such serious conditions as polio and viral pneumonia – called it “the safest and…
‘Cardiac Arrests up 800 Percent’: 600+ Doctors Warn Lockdowns Doing Much More Damage Than COVID
Paul Strand via CBN News – A new grassroots organization of doctors is telling the nation it needs a second opinion about the way to handle this pandemic medically and mentally.…
‘Cell Pores’ Discovery Gives Hope to Millions of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Aston University via EurekAlert – New paper from a team of international scientists shows how swelling associated with brain and spinal cord injury can be stopped using a drug already licensed…
The Foods to Avoid to Lower Stroke Risk
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – “Stroke remains one of the most devastating of all neurological diseases,” killing about 5 million people a year worldwide, and is “the…
Seismic Imaging Technology Could Deliver Finely Detailed Images of the Human Brain
Imperial College London via EurekAlert – The Imperial College London and UCL researchers say their proof-of-concept study, published today in npj Digital Medicine, paves the way for the development of…
Eating a Vegetarian Diet Rich in Nuts, Vegetables, Soy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – “Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability…” Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – People who…
Study Finds Trend Toward Benefit in Using Blood-Clotting Agent for Bleeding Stroke
American Stroke Association via EurekAlert – American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late breaking science news release. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2020 — A common medication that reduces bleeding…
Surgeons Successfully Treat Brain Aneurysms Using a Robot
American Heart Association via EurekAlert – American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late breaking science news release. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2020 — Using a robot to treat brain…
Research Shows That Older Patients with Untreated Sleep Apnea Need Greater Medical Care
University of Maryland School of Medicine via Newswise – Older Patients with Untreated Sleep Apnea Cost Nearly $20,000 More a Year and Saw More Hospitalizations, New Research Shows. Newswise —…
Dark Chocolate Put to the Test for Peripheral Artery Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – One of the problems with publishing research on chocolate is that the press jumps on it, oversimplifying and sensationalizing the message, and…
Tea Drinkers Live Longer New Study Shows
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Green tea, native to China and India, has gained immense popularity for its health benefits. Now, there are more reasons to…
Bad News for Your Brain: Artificially Sweetened Drinks Increase Risk of Stroke and Dementia
Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES via Dr. Axe – Ever find yourself wondering, “Is diet soda bad for you?” It may seem like a better option compared to sugary soda,…
Lighting Up Cardiovascular Problems Using Nanoparticles
University of Southern California via EurekAlert – A new nanoparticle innovation that detects unstable calcifications that can trigger heart attacks and stroke may allow doctors to pinpoint when plaque on…
