Stroke
Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion
A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’
Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency
Wegovy injections reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes by 57%, study finds
The study found that the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients who received the drug dropped by 57% compared to those treated with the equivalent drug, Monjaro.
Shocking: Serbian Minister Suffers Stroke Live on Television
Viewers watched an everyday interview slow down oddly until the critically ill minister Darko Glišić was rushed to hospital.
Cold works too: 2 cups of this drink reduce the risk of stroke
A new study has found that drinking 2 cups of tea a day reduces the risk of heart disease by more than 20%. But there’s one small and important caveat.
Turkish man loses ability to speak Turkish after stroke, only speaks Danish
Doctors say unused languages can re-emerge after brain injuries in multilingual individuals.
Salt substitute reduces stroke recurrence
Researchers advocate broader adoption of potassium-enriched salt to combat high stroke recurrence rates among stroke survivors.
Smoke grenades tossed in Serbian parliament, lawmaker suffers stroke
A live TV broadcast showed black and pink smoke billowing inside the parliament, which has seen brawls before.
Flossing teeth linked to lower stroke risk, study finds
Dr. Souvik Sen: "Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits."
Post-stroke patients have difficulty following instructions, making rehabilitation uncertain
Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba examined how a stroke affects the ability to follow changing instructions.
Retinal "vascular fingerprint" predicts stroke risk as accurately as traditional methods
A study shows routine eye exams can predict stroke risk using a retinal "vascular fingerprint" of 29 health indicators.
Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds
Sufficient sleep alone is not enough; having regular sleep periods that do not change much day to day is key to mitigating health risks.
