Stroke : Science World Report

Dec 15, 2014 11:51 PM EST

4-Year-Old Boy Has Stroke Following Roller Coaster Ride

A 4-year-old boy suffered a stroke while riding a roller coaster, according to recent findings in the journal Pediatric Neurology.

Nov 26, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Newly Discovered Gene Reduces the Risk of Stroke in Young Adults

It turns out that there's a gene that can protect people against one of the major causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults. Scientists have discovered a gene that could potentially hold the key to new treatments.

Oct 13, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Mechanism that Repairs the Human Brain After a Stroke

Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that allows the brain to produce new nerves cells after a stroke. The findings could lead to future treatments in patients who have suffered from a stroke.

Oct 13, 2014 12:39 AM EDT

Healthy Lifestyle Decreases Stroke Risk In Women

Women who regularly exercise are much less likely to suffer from strokes, according to recent findings published in the journal Neurology.

Oct 06, 2014 06:53 PM EDT

Stroke Patients And ER Delays

Hospitals are often notoriously known for slow care. Unfortunately, some emergencies may be more serious than others. Particularly for stroke patients, every minute of delay in treatment could be a loss of two million more brain cells. Now, recent findings published in the journal Heart and Stroke F...

Oct 03, 2014 06:41 AM EDT

Mini Strokes Increase The Risk of PTSD

Recent findings published in the journal Stroke have shown that transient ischemic attack (TIA), also referred to as mini-stroke, can increase the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Aug 21, 2014 12:39 PM EDT

Could the Common Cold Increase Stroke Risk in Children?

Recent findings published in the journal Neurology show that catching a common cold or the flu can significantly increase stroke risk in some children.

Aug 15, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

Smokers with Low Education more Susceptible to Stroke

A combination of smoking and high blood pressure can greatly increase the risk of stroke--two factors that are more commonly seen in individuals with lower educational backgrounds.

Aug 14, 2014 12:47 AM EDT

Competition Kills Creativity in Female Teams Competing Against Each Other

Findings published in the journal Organizational Science found that females forced to work against another similar group of women lost much of their innovative techniques.

Jun 12, 2014 12:28 PM EDT

Could a High Protein Diet Lower your Stroke Risk?

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Nanjing University School of Medicine in Nanjing, China, examines how a diet rich in protein, specifically from fish, could help lower blood pressure levels and stroke risk, overall. Their research is published in the journal Neurology.

May 27, 2014 10:21 AM EDT

New Migrating Stem Cells that Help Regeneration Could be a Focus for Stroke Treatment

Scientists are taking a closer look at a new type of stem cell that was discovered two years ago. Now, it looks as if these stem cells could be a new focus for stroke treatment.

May 23, 2014 12:41 PM EDT

May is National Stroke Awareness Month: CDC Has Everything You Need to Know

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and we begin heading to the beach, it’s important to remember that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Each year nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, often times resulting in death or paralysis.