stroke

Is it possible to get a stroke during a hair wash at a parlour? Well, yes that can happen. A woman in Hyderabad reportedly died of a stroke during hair wash session at a salon. Doctors refer…

More than 85 per cent of those who have suffered a stroke, a leading cause of death and functional impairment, are not aware of its symptoms, according to a study. Of the surveyed group of…

Stroke is a major public health challenge in India, specifically with the annual stroke cases rising since 2000.  A non-communicable disease with a high burden, stroke is one of the leading…

WORLD STROKE DAY 2022: The World Stroke Organization (WSO) commemorates World Stroke Day on October 29. The day focuses to raise awareness about stroke, its prevention, and the importance of…

When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is interrupted or diminished, brain tissue cannot receive oxygen and nutrients, which results in an ischemic stroke. In minutes, brain cells…

While age is considered a risk factor for stroke, however, more than a third of all strokes are seen in people under 65. And though some people may be inclined to having a stroke, a healthy…

Gout, also known as the “disease of kings” because King Henry VIII suffered from it, is a type of arthritis that is characterised by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, swelling and…

Cardiovascular diseases have now become one of the leading causes of death globally. The World Health Organization estimates that about 17.9 million people die each year due to…

According to a study, getting an annual flu shot may be linked to a lower risk of stroke. The findings of the study were published in the medical journal of the American Academy of…

The war against three of the world’s top causes of death, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, may be won or lost in your kitchen. According to experts, unhealthy eating habits raise…