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School Under Fire After Calling Mom Instead of 911 While Student Had Stroke
Alishia Hicks told the school nurse that she was ill and used a wheelchair, so she could not arrive fast enough to help her son.
Stroke Symptoms and Risk Factors As Van Hollen Suffers One Giving Speech
The Democratic senator, 63, was taken to hospital where doctors found he had suffered from a "small venous tear," he said in a statement.
'I Had a Near-Death Experience 7 Days After My Daughter Was Born'
Afterwards, my son would ask: "Mommy, what did you see?" Some people see flashing lights.
Electric Brain Shocks Could Help Stroke Victims Recover, Say Scientists
The researchers found that the beneficial changes varied according to electrode placement and task required.
'Brain Hurt': Dog's Accidental Texts to Owner's Fiancée Delights Internet
"My dog and I managed to ruin her night of dancing with her best friend. I definitely owe them both a night out."
Doctor Reveals Scary Reason Why You Shouldn't Crack Your Neck
Cracking your neck carries a range of risks, including the "small, but credible" one of causing a stroke, one expert told Newsweek.
Personality Change Turned Out to by Symptom of Fatal Brain Tumor in Father
Philip Lewis died from glioblastoma multiforme just three months after his wife had passed away from breast cancer.
Nurse Speculates Putin Has Symptoms of Parkinson's in Viral Video
"Nurses and medical professionals, I'm gonna show you a video and this is why we should be terrified," the man said in the video.
Vascular Dementia Explained After Frank Beckmann, Veteran Radio Host, Dies
Retired radio personality and University of Michigan play-by-play announcer died as a result of the rare and untreatable condition.
Democrat Lujan to Return From Stroke in Time for Senate Supreme Court Vote
The senator's vacancy gave Republicans the majority with 50 votes, raising concerns about Biden's nominee.
Woman Who Had 10 Strokes in a Week Struggled to Get Bed for Brain Surgery
Not knowing when the resources for the surgery will be available, Emily Houser, 25, said she's just "waiting to have another stroke."
Stroke Symptoms Explained As Cause of Betty White's Death Revealed
The popular Golden Girls star experienced a stroke six days before she died on December 31, according to her death certificate.
Tributes Paid To Anne Rice, 'The Vampire Chronicles' Author, Dead at 80
Anne Rice is best known for her 1976 novel 'Interview With The Vampire,' which was adapted into a film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pit.
Mexican Actress Carmen Salinas Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke
Beloved screen star Carmen Salinas, 82, is hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a cerebrovascular event on Wednesday night, her family has announced.
Automakers Making Cars That Pull Over if Driver Has Heart Attack or Stroke
The car would also make an emergency call to the police and an ambulance, honk its horn, and flash the blinker and hazard lights to alert others nearby.
Colorado Man Sues Police After Taser Incident That Led to Stroke
"To deserve this, Mr. Clark had: done nothing. He had broken no laws. Minutes before this occurred, he had been sleeping in his bed," the complaint said.
Montana Man Mauled by Grizzly Bear Dies After Suffering Massive Stroke
An update to a GoFundMe campaign confirmed the victim, Carl Mock of West Yellowstone, had died in hospital, writing: "This comes as a terrible shock and is heartbreaking."
Video Captures Emotional Reunion Between Man and Dog Who Saved His Life
"I'm very excited to see Sadie again," Brian Myers said of his dog, who helped rescue him after a stroke.
Eating This Many Chilis Linked to Lower Risk of Dying From Heart Disease
The health benefit could be thanks to the active component which makes chilis spicy.
Woman's Urine Turned Purple After Stroke
Bacteria appear to have caused a chemical reaction that made her urine to change color.
Optimists Live Longer and Are Less Likely to Have Heart Problems
A co-author of the study told Newsweek it is possible to boost our optimism.
Napping in the Day Could Protect Against Heart Attacks and Strokes
Researchers studied thousands of Swiss people to understand whether napping is good for heart health.
Vegetarian Diets Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk, Higher Stroke Risk
Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are still thought to be the healthiest.
Comcast Cable Operator Hailed as Hero for Saving Customer's Life
"She knew something was not right, she took the next steps and it made all the difference."
What Is AVM? Drake White Reveals Debilitating Brain Condition
Members of White's band caught him as he collapsed during a performance at an outdoor venue in Virginia on August 16.
Mostly Plant-Based Diet Could Cut Heart Disease Risk
And not all plant-based diets are equally healthy, an expert told Newsweek.
Cruise Ship Passenger, 81, Suffers Heart Attack, Stroke, Is Stuck in Coma
Sonny Schuldt, an Air Force veteran and an air traffic controller for 37 years, was fulfilling a life-long ambition during the nine days he spent on the cruise.
Low-carb Diet Could Reduce Risk of These Diseases
Scientists gave participants low-, medium- and high-carb diets to see what they did to their health.
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain, According to Scientists
Scientists studied 100 people during the indulgent period spanning Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Leonardo da Vinci's Painting Skills Faded After He Fainted
"Five centuries after his death, during which thousands of scholars have read his works, have discussed his discoveries and have investigated his life from every point of view, there is still a lot to know about Leonardo da Vinci, the 'Renaissance Man'," Dr. Davide Lazzeri, co-author of the new study told Newsweek.