Stroke
# stroke - Monday 8 April, 2013
Ireland’s statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was saddened to hear of the death of the “formidable political leader”.
# stroke - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Suspected ETA chief Javier Lopez Pena dies in Paris hospital
The 54-year-old reportedly suffered a stroke.
# stroke - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
New research shows brain tumours can be killed with anti-nausea drug
The drug is currently being used to help patients recovering from the side effects of chemotherapy.
# stroke - Monday 11 March, 2013
Study of mummies reveals heart disease may have been common in ancient world
The study of 137 showed a high prevalence of a disease that was thought to be cause by modern factors like smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.
# stroke - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Ambulances double as billboards to boost awareness of stroke signs
The Irish Heart Foundation said there has been a decline in the number of stroke victims getting to hospital in time to be saved.
# stroke - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
BBC presenter Andrew Marr hospitalised following stroke
The former political editor of the UK broadcaster was hospitalised yesterday where doctors confirmed he has suffered a stroke.
# stroke - Monday 26 November, 2012
Smoking ‘rots’ brain – study
Scientists have warned that smoking can damage the mind as well as the body.
# stroke - Monday 5 November, 2012
Vitamins do not reduce men’s risk of heart trouble: study
Researchers from Harvard University said that taking vitamins makes no difference when it comes to warning off stroke or cardivascular illness.
# stroke - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Police taser blind man after mistaking stick for samurai sword
The grandfather thought he was going to die when he felt the electricity surge through his body.
# stroke - Thursday 30 August, 2012
More evidence that chocolate (even the milk kind) is good for men
But it’s not an excuse to overeat it, warns researchers.
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# stroke - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Down with that sort of thing: Dermot Morgan’s sons launch Heart Month
The family of the late Father Ted actor launched the Irish Heart Foundation’s Heart Month September campaign later today.
# stroke - Friday 17 August, 2012
‘Alarming’ results show women starting to smoke younger – research
New research describes the global use of tobacco an “epidemic” – with women increasingly starting to smoke at younger ages and early half of adult men in developing countries still using tobacco products.
# stroke - Thursday 16 August, 2012
British man loses high court battle to end his life
Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed from the neck down, has described his life as “pure torture” and wept as the verdict was announced.
# stroke - Thursday 12 July, 2012
€5m investment for Galway company
Neuravi has secured the investment which will help it to hire more staff and start clinical trials on its device.
# stroke - Saturday 7 July, 2012
Column: ‘Blisters and lost toenails’ – how I ran 35 marathons in 35 days
Waterford man Alan Corcoran ran around the coast of Ireland to raise money for stroke awareness. Here he describes his experience.
# stroke - Saturday 30 June, 2012
35 Marathon Man: Alan Corcoran becomes first to run a lap of Ireland
The 21-year-old has completed his 917-mile roundtrip to raise funds for stroke awareness.
# stroke - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Lack of sleep “top risk of stroke”
Getting under six hours of sleep can increase risk of stroke, a new study suggests. The risk is greatest for employed people of middle to older age who don’t have a history of other stroke symptoms.
# stroke - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Marathon man: Student plans to run 917 mile lap of Ireland in 35 days
Alan Corcoran is hoping to raise money for the Irish Heart Foundation’s stroke awareness campaign and already has the backing of one famous sportsman.
# stroke - Wednesday 16 May, 2012
VIDEO: Paralysed woman uses mind to move robot arm
Cathy Hutchinson was able to use the arm to sip coffee, 15 years after being paralysed by a stroke.
# stroke - Wednesday 2 May, 2012
WATCH: Fabrice Muamba makes an emotional return to Bolton
The midfielder appeared at the Reebok Stadium for the first time tonight since suffering his heart attack.
‘I’m lucky to be alive,’ says Lynagh
The ex-Australian rugby player has spoken of his relief after being released from hospital following a stroke.
# stroke - Sunday 15 April, 2012
Almost 60 per cent more women than men dying from stroke
New statistics have highlighted the risk of stroke amongst women in Ireland, showing that stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer.
# stroke - Saturday 31 December, 2011
Column: The coach told me I could never be a wrestler because of my stroke – he was wrong
Irish wrestler Ciaran Gallagher talks about wrestling with the use of one arm, the inherent dangers of the sport and why people should take it more seriously.
# stroke - Monday 19 December, 2011
French doctor confirms Kim Jong-il had severe stroke in 2008
Dr Francois-Xavier Roux said the North Korean leader was “in a coma” when he was flown to Pyongyang to treat him two years ago.
Ireland’s vital signs: The nation’s health over the last decade
New figures outline how Ireland’s health has changed over the last ten years. We’ve picked out what’s getting better – and what’s getting worse.
# stroke - Tuesday 30 August, 2011
Hooray! Chocolate is actually good for your heart (in moderation)
People who eat more chocolate are less likely to suffer heart disease and strokes, according to a new academic review.
# stroke - Friday 12 August, 2011
Study finds links between depression and risk of stroke
Women who suffer from depression could be more susceptible to stroke, according to new US research.
# stroke - Friday 3 June, 2011
Eight things you need to know about the new, deadly E.coli outbreak
Why is this strain more deadly than any we’ve seen before? And what can you do to make sure you don’t get it?
# stroke - Friday 18 February, 2011
Grammys reporter Serene Branson did not suffer a stroke
Doctors say she was experiencing a migraine when she slurred her words live on air at the Grammy Awards.
# stroke - Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Patients experience six-month delays for vital neurological services
A damning Neurological Alliance Ireland report shows that the state of neurological care in Ireland is “grossly inadequate”, says a leading consultant neurologist.
# stroke - Monday 14 February, 2011
Grammys reporter rushed to hospital amid stroke fears
Serene Branson seemed to have merely stumbled over her live CBS broadcast – but was later rushed to hospital.
# stroke - Thursday 10 February, 2011
Drug made from turmeric may help to treat strokes
A compound found in the commonly-used curry spice may help to repair some of the damage caused by a stroke.
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