News file for: Stroke

Researchers Develop Therapy Device For Stroke Victims

Researchers Develop Therapy Device For Stroke Victims

Researchers have developed a new stroke rehabilitation device to help patients recovery faster.

Green Tea, Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk, Study

Green Tea, Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk, Study

A daily dose of tea and coffee may help to cut the risk of stroke by 20 percent, says a new study.

Low Dietary Vitamin D Increased Stroke Risk In Japanese-Americans

Low Dietary Vitamin D Increased Stroke Risk In Japanese-Americans

Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study in Hawaii.

A Dark Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

A Dark Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

In fantastic news for all chocolate lovers around the world, researchers say that a daily dose of dark chocolate may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack over a ten-year period.

Stroke Recovery Speed Linked To Brain Stimulation, Study

Stroke Recovery Speed Linked To Brain Stimulation, Study

People with a curious condition that causes them to apply make-up on only one side of their face, or ignore food on half of their plate, are helping scientists to understand stroke recovery.

Magnetic Brain Stimulation To Help Stroke Patients With Swallowing

Magnetic Brain Stimulation To Help Stroke Patients With Swallowing

Researchers are using magnetic stimulators to jump start the brain after a stroke and repair swallowing functions which malfunction in over half of stroke patients.

Study: Packing On Pounds Riskier For South Asians Than White Caucasians

Study: Packing On Pounds Riskier For South Asians Than White Caucasians

South Asians are particularly prone to adding the type of organ-hugging fat that can lead to diabetes and coronary artery disease, says a new study.

Stroke Burden Disproportionately Higher In Developing Countries

Stroke Burden Disproportionately Higher In Developing Countries

A new WHO study shows that the relative burden of heart disease and stroke is closely linked to national income.