Stroke

• Jamie Foxx reveals scary details behind his mysterious 2023 medical crisis

  Jamie Foxx says he doesn't remember 20 days after his medical emergency last year, and one day woke up in a wheelchair but didn't know how he got there.

  Entertainment

  Dec 10
  
• Can fizzy drinks and fruit juice increase stroke risk? New study finds links

  The research cautions against consuming fruit juice, too. It noted that many products marketed as fruit juice are made from concentrates and contain added sugars and preservatives.

  Health

  Oct 7
  
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• B.C. woman credits this acronym with saving her life after a stroke

  In Canada, a stroke occurs once every five minutes, a troubling trend that is on the rise not only among the elderly but also among young people.

  Health

  Jun 4
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• Are ultra-processed foods bad for your brain health? Study raises warning

  U.S.-based researchers are warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming ultra-processed foods, like sausages, soft drinks and chocolates.

  Health

  May 22
• Heart awareness week a reminder to stay on top of risk factors

  A cardiologist told Global News that ‘patients can often live very well with heart failure, with appropriate treatment, therapies and care. They can live a very full life.’

  Health

  May 9
• Is there a link between stroke and climate change? A study may have found one

  Scorching hot days and frigid cold spells may be contributing to an increasing number of deaths and disabilities from stroke, according to a new study.

  Health

  Apr 11
• HSC Winnipeg launches new acute stroke unit for enhanced care

  Health Sciences Centre (HSC) in Winnipeg unveils a new acute stroke unit to enhance care for Manitobans recovering from strokes.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2023
• New transport protocols improving outcomes for Okanagan stroke patients

  "I went up close and said, 'Something is odd here, please say something -- answer me,' and she wouldn't," said Linekin's husband, Phillip Mansfield.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
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• Calgary doctor awarded $3.5M to expand national stroke recovery program

  A Calgary-led national platform, CanStroke Recovery Trials, has received $3.6 million over three years to expand.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2023
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• As heat waves continue, Manitoba expert says being proactive is critical

  Temperatures are rising and so are calls of heat-related illnesses. One expert says it's important to stay vigilant when it comes to the symptoms of such illnesses.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2023