Crime writer Elmore Leonard dies, aged 87
The author died from complications arising from a stroke he had earlier this month.
View ArticleTwo thirds of Irish adults are eating more fat than their body needs
New stats on eating habits are being highlighted as part of a drive to reduce the number of heart disease and stroke victims. 10,000 people die annually as a result of the illnesses.
View ArticleMargaret Thatcher's ashes laid to rest in private London service
A plaque with the inscription “Margaret Thatcher 1925 – 2013″ was placed at the site where she was laid to rest in the grounds of a military nursing home.
View ArticleMore than half of Irish people over 50 have two or more chronic diseases
This number is likely to rise dramatically by the end of this decade, a conference on public health heard yesterday.
View ArticleStroke deaths last year below 2,000 for first time in years
Figures also confirmed that almost twice as many women as men died from stroke.
View ArticleJobBridge, cigarettes and house prices: The week in numbers
Plus: Exactly how many Labour Party councillors have left the party because they disagree with its policies in government?
View ArticleApps from Irish start-up to provide home therapy for stroke sufferers
The word-finding technology was inspired when the founder’s husband survived a stroke which left him with severe expressive aphasia.
View Article"Criminal" that potentially life-saving stroke machines are lying idle
The machines were purchased by the HSE, but only five of the 12 machines are currently being used.
View Article21 heart attack patients in every 100 die at one Irish hospital
A report published today did not name hospitals but a further report is due to be published by the Department of Health later this year.
View ArticleWarning over risk if blood thinning drugs taken at wrong dose
The Irish Medical Organisation criticised the HSE over the method that it released the information.
View ArticleAll Blacks scrum-half Piri Weepu suffers a minor stroke
Auckland Blues will “take the time to fully understand the cause of it and the implications” for Weepu.
View ArticleHalf of stroke patients suffer depression or anxiety and most don't get help
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging speedy action from health authorities to ensure services focus on psychological as well as physical recovery.
View ArticleOpinion: How we deal with illness and ageing is painfully outdated
Our current model of healthcare was developed to deal with a very different world: one in which people did not survive long into old age and acute illness was the main cause of death.
View ArticleOpinion: How one country saw epidemic illnesses plummet – and Ireland could too
A dietary metamorphosis adopted in Finland in the 1970s has seen heart disease, some cancers and obesity levels drop dramatically. We should take note.
View Article“Every minute counts.” – Study shows why treating strokes immediately is vital
Outcomes are positive in 76% more cases if strokes are treated within three hours.
View ArticleSending electrical current to brain could help treat Alzheimer’s
The treatment has now been proven to improve memory and could help in other memory disorders, like from stroke or brain injury.
View ArticleIreland could free up 24,000 hospital beds by letting stroke patients out early
A study published today found extra resourcing to help people get back on their feet in their own homes could also save the health system millions.
View ArticleEnda wants you to take a free blood pressure check today
Stroke claims a life every six seconds but it is still not well understood.
View ArticleFind out how high the rate of heart attack death is at your local hospital
A report from the Department of Health has published a report naming hospitals and showing their death rates.
View ArticleStrokes kill twice as many women in Ireland as breast cancer
Figures show 42% more women in Ireland than men die from stroke, though men have a greater chance of having a stroke.
View Article'Our little boy always wanted to be a superhero and he became one in death'
Ben Canty died aged just six years old. His organs were donated to five other people.
View Article"She would not have suffered": Cilla Black died of a stroke
The TV icon fell before the stroke happened.
View ArticleIrish people’s binge drinking could increase our risk of cancer
More than half of people who drink do so irresponsibly.
View ArticleMan who had stroke while driving through Port Tunnel saved by new clinical trial
Paul Lambe benefited from a rollout of new Irish research that is tackling cancer, strokes and health crises.
View ArticleStrokes are largely preventable with 10 risk factors responsible for 90% of them
The two major types of stroke include ischaemic stroke caused by blood clots, which accounts for 85% of strokes, and haemorrhagic stroke or bleeding into the brain, which accounts for 15% of strokes.
View ArticleCroatia call up player who suffered stroke four years ago
Jakov Filipovic almost died four years ago, as he was forced to undergo heart surgery after his illness.
View ArticleOne 'diet drink' a day could increase risk of dementia and strokes -...
Authors of the study are advising that more research be conducted into the effects of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.
View Article'Despicable': Manchester police search for men who stole from a man as he had...
The men stole money from the man and from his house.
View ArticleIf someone you know goes into cardiac arrest, you're their best chance of...
Every day, 13 people in Ireland die from sudden cardiac arrest.
View ArticleThe 'silent killer' that affects one million people in Ireland
“It’s a ticking bomb, people are walking around with diabetes and [high] blood pressure and they’re not aware that they have it.”
View ArticleParents of 20-year-old who suffered stroke playing GAA told their son had 20%...
The family are now trying to raise funds for his treatment.
View Article'I'd get out of bed and the next thing wake up on the bathroom floor'
Fainting spells led to Les Carroll being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke.
View Article'Motivating alternative': Virtual reality therapy just as effective as...
That’s according to new research published in the Neurology journal.
View ArticleSmoking one cigarette a day instead of 20 'just halves your risk of a heart...
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
View ArticleMigraine associated with heart attack, stroke, blood clots and irregular...
Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine.
View Article'Relationships are difficult after a stroke. As soon as you mention it, you...
An Irish Heart Foundation event later this month will help stroke survivors with issues including relationships and intimacy.
View ArticleFamily desperate to bring brother in coma home from Turkey
The family have urged others to make sure they have the best insurance when travelling abroad.
View ArticleEnjoy saunas? New research finds they significantly lower risk of stroke
The study found people taking 4-7 saunas a week were 61% less likely to have a stroke than those taking one a week.
View Article'I looked up and the side of my face dropped. I had lost all of my speech'
Ulster back row Chris Henry gives a fascinating interview about the loss of loved ones, a major health scare and why he feels ‘very lucky’.
View ArticleAn egg a day may keep heart disease away
Authors of a new study have said the research should not be looked at in isolation as diet is more complicated than just one item of food.
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