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Video: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk: Surviving a stroke
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke every year. Though the majority of stroke victims survive, recovery can be a long and difficult process. A year after suffering a stroke, Mark Kirk has returned to the U.S. Senate. Rita Braver shares his story.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Increased blood pressure could lead to stroke
A new study published in the journal Neurology finds that anyone with blood pressure that's higher than what's considered normal may be at greater risk of stroke. Researchers found that those with high blood pressure were 66 percent more likely to have a stroke than those with normal blood pressure. CBS News' Teri Okita reports.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why aspirin after a mini-stroke could be a lifesaver
After a mini-stroke, there's a 1,000 times higher risk of major stroke, but aspirin can help, new research suggests
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Florida neurosurgeon's fast moves to help stroke victims
On average, a stroke kills one American every four minutes. The odds of survival improve when emergency treatment begins quickly. That's because almost two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke. David Begnaud met one neurosurgeon in Florida who found a new way to rush to the emergency room to help his patients.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stroke ambulances dramatically cut treatment time
A study found special mobile units cut treatment time for stroke victims from 94 to 56 minutes. These vehicles are being rolled out across the country. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Northwell Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how these stroke ambulances work.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Walking 3 hours per week may lower women's stroke risk
Walking for 210 minutes or more weekly lowered stroke risk by 43 percent compared to women who walked less or not at all
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Young adults who smoke marijuana may increase stroke risk
Study of stroke sufferers found double the risk for brain attack in patients who tested positive for pot
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Marijuana smoking may increase stroke risk for young adults
Study of stroke sufferers found double the risk for brain attack in patients who tested positive for pot
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Southern, fried foods raise stroke risk, new study shows
Southern eating is more common in the Southeast, which health officials dub the "Stroke Belt"
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One out of 12 stroke survivors contemplates suicide
Federal survey revealed more stroke survivors think about suicide than survivors of heart attack, cancer and diabetes
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Video: Study: Antioxidants don't prevent stroke, dementia
For years doctors have said antioxidants can help prevent a number of illnesses, from cancer to heart disease. But new research shows they may not make much difference when it comes to stroke and dementia. Randall Pinkston reports.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Presentation on promising stroke device pulled from cardiology conference
Watchman device, to be presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting, aimed to help people at high stroke risk live without anticoagulant medication
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Green tea, coffee may reduce stroke risk by 20 percent
Japanese study showed that green tea, coffee drinkers significantly lowered their stroke risk, but exact reason why is unknown
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating more fiber may lower stroke risk
Each seven-gram increase of fiber intake was associated with a 7 percent decrease in first-time stroke risk
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Depression may double stroke risk for middle-aged women
Experts question if stroke risk related to women taking antidepressants
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
