Stroke
From Intensive Care To The Prom, Teen Faced Death Several Times During Battle With Leukemia
At the beginning of the school year Nicole was diagnosed with leukemia and suffered several near fatal medical setbacks including a run in with sepsis, two strokes, organ failure, and paralysis.
Dog Saves Owner’s Life On Long Island
Last month, 49-year-old Linda Rubino had a stroke and it was an hour before her husband got home to their Rocky Point home and called 911. That was when a 9-year-old German Shepard named April came to the rescue.
Advocates: NYC Idling Law Not Being Enforced, Children Put At Risk
Engine exhaust from cars, trucks and buses has been linked to cancer, strokes and New York City’s high rate of childhood asthma. The city has tough laws to prevent drivers who sit with their vehicles running, but some say it’s no more than an idle threat, because it’s rarely enforced.
New Study Finds Chocolate Can Lower Risk Of Stroke In Women
Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study found that researchers believe flavonoids in the cocoa lower blood pressure.
Report: E Street Band Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Suffers Stroke
A person who has worked with Clemons in the past confirmed that Clemons had the stroke. Clemons, 69, is known as “the Big Man” in the E Street Band and his sax has been one of the most defining elements of the band’s sound.
Musician Charlie Daniels Talks About Stroke Awareness Month
He suffered a stroke while on a snowmobile.
Diet Soda Linked To Higher Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke
Many people make the switch to diet soda to be a bit healthier when they indulge, but a new study suggests that diet soda drinkers could be more susceptible to heart disease or a stroke.
HealthWatch: New Blood Thinning Drug
For decades, doctors have had just one blood-thinning drug to help them, but as CBS 2HD’s Dr. Max Gomez reports, there’s a revolutionary new drug just approved by the FDA.
HealthWatch: Stroke Patients Rehab With Robotics
Krista Stanton had to put her career as an FBI agent on hold three years ago when a stroke paralyzed the left side of her body. Now she’s still facing major challenging, including things like opening a door.
FDA Mulling Ban Of Popular Diet Drug Meridia
A popular diet drug may be more dangerous than it is helpful, and the government is weighing in on what consumers should do. An FDA committee is considering pulling Meridia as studies show it can increase the risk of heart attacks for some.
Health: Alternative Therapies For Stroke Sufferers
NEW YORK (CBS) ― Nearly 800,000 people will suffer a stroke this year. For those victims, the physical and emotional impact can be devastating. However, there are some unusual therapies that are proving successful at […]
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