Stroke

  • “Words would not come out of my mouth” Anchor gives health update after live on air stroke

    Julie Chin, a news anchor for a local news broadcaster in Oklahoma, made global headlines after suffering from “the beginnings of a stroke” live on air. Julie has since shared her story on what happened with ‘Channel 2 News’, which is the show she reports for. She says: “I could only see half the words [...]

  • These childhood signs could predict stroke

    A new cardiovascular study has revealed five childhood risk factors that predict stroke and heart attacks in later life. The researchers on the study examined half a century worth of data, which has led to these five factors being identified. The findings show that blood pressure, triglycerides (type of fat found in blood), cholesterol, body [...]

  • Exposure to petroleum refining could be linked to stroke

    New research has discovered that exposure to pollutants tied with petroleum refineries have a strong link to stroke rates across the southern US. The south of the US has a concentration of petroleum production and refining (PPR). Multiple pollutants which have been previously linked to diseases which linked to stroke are caused by the processes [...]

  • “I never thought I would have a stroke, until I actually had one”

    Frances Hughes was only 62 when she had a stroke. Now, almost a year on, she reflects on "an amazing recovery".  Frances Hughes didn't give too much attention to the sharp pain in her eye during what should have been an enjoyable bank holiday weekend with her friends. "I didn't say anything to anyone. I [...]

  • How is the cost of living crisis affecting the Stroke community?

    The vast majority of the UK population is being affected by the cost of living crisis, which is seeing the prices of household bills among other everyday necessities like food soar. But, what about those most vulnerable?  Stroke survivors have additional costs on top these everyday necessities, as they need essential services like specialist equipment, [...]

  • Can the flu vaccine reduce stroke risk?

    According to new research, getting your annual flu vaccine has to the potential to also reduce your risk of stroke. Study author, Francisco J. de Aboja says: “Studies have shown that getting the flu increases your risk of having a stroke, but research is still being collected on whether getting the flu vaccine can help [...]

  • Hospital trust found to be ‘not honest’ about stroke death

    An ombudsman has found that a hospital trust has failed to be be honest with a woman whose mother died after suffering a stroke. As first reported by the BBC, the hospital trust based in Wolverhampton have apologised for its failure to be honest and paid £750 compensation. Jane O’Connor promised her mother Ann Cotterill [...]

  • Brain haemorrhage – changing the future through research

    NR Times visits the University of Manchester to learn about its world-leading work in haemorrhagic stroke

  • Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland appeals for volunteers

    Chest Heart & Stroke charity is looking for volunteers to help its nationwide network of local support groups.  Hospital to Home services, the organisation's system of nurses and support teams, aim to help people who are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to develop confidence, manage their health and achieve their personal recovery goals. [...]

  • “It came out of no where” News anchor suffers stroke live on air

    Julie Chin, presenter of a news channel in Oklahoma was live on air on Saturday morning when she suffered from a “the beginnings of a stroke.” Chin was covering NASA’s attempted launch its their Artemis I rocket when she began to trip on her words. The presenter was brought off air and rushed to hospital, [...]