Weekend parties can give brain bleeds, stroke risk, BP issues: Apollo doctor flags unseen effects of drinking. What's the safe limit?Heavy weekend drinking is leading to serious health risks, with Apollo neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar warning that young adults are increasin...
19 Nov, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Research reveals shocking link between blood type and early stroke risk; are you in the high-risk group?Blood type and stroke risk—what’s the link? A shocking new study from the University of Maryland reveals that people with blood type A are ...
09 Mar, 2025, 01.04 AM IST
World Thrombosis Day: From losing weight to reducing stress, 4 ways to keep blood clots at bayEvery year, World Thrombosis Day is observed on October 13. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis has set aside this day,...
13 Oct, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market generic drugZydus Lifesciences on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication to prevent and trea...
28 Feb, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
Two years after suffering a crippling stroke, Sinbad now on path to miraculous recovery. See detailsThe family is incredibly appreciative of this miracle. The news was announced two years after Sinbad suffered an ischemic attack, according...
23 Nov, 2022, 01.04 AM IST
Former ITV Coronation Street star Chris Fountain was left 'speaking like a toddler' after suffering mini-strokeChris Fountain, well known for his roles in Coronation Street as Tommy Duckworth and Justin Burton in Hollyoaks, has revealed that he had a...
10 Oct, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
COVID-19 infection increases risk of blood clots for one year: StudyWhile a higher risk of blood clots after COVID-19 remained for the entire study duration, from week 26 to week 49, the likelihood of blood ...
21 Sep, 2022, 02.11 PM IST
What is the cost of diagnosis, treatment for strokesIn the fifth part of this series on major illnesses in India, we tell you the cost of diagnosis and treatment for strokes, so that you can ...
03 Aug, 2022, 02.07 PM IST
Here's how you may lower the chance of deadly brain strokeStroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. A stroke typically occurs because of a blockage, such as a blood clot, in one ...
05 Oct, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
COVID-19 not just lung disease, can also cause dangerous blood clots: ExpertsGlobal studies have shown that the prevalence of blood clot formation known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in hospitalised COVID-19 patients...
07 May, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
New study finds slightly increased rates of vein blood clots after AstraZaneca Covid vaccine; stresses risk of adverse events lowThe findings are based on 280,000 people aged 18-65 who received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
07 May, 2021, 05.35 PM IST
Scientists believe coronavirus may increase risk of blood clots in pregnant womenThe virus aggravates the risk of blood clots and strokes associated with oral contraceptive pills.
30 Jul, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
COVID-19 patients, who are hospitalised, less likely to suffer a strokeThis study contradicts initial reports that suggested a risk of stroke in patients hospitalised with Covid.
27 Jul, 2020, 05.20 PM IST
Visit a doctor if you feel dizzy, or experience blurred vision: It could be a sign of strokeStroke, also known as brain-attack, occurs when there is a sudden stop of blood flow to the brain.
29 Oct, 2018, 04.26 PM IST
Beware! Kidney failure patients on dialysis at early death riskTheir blood also has altered coagulation properties, which increases their risk of both bleeding and thrombotic events such as stroke.
07 Jan, 2017, 04.01 PM IST
New method to detect blood clots anywhere in bodyTo treat a blood clot, doctors need to find its exact location. However, current clinical techniques can only look at one part of the body ...
17 Aug, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
Hands-free ultrasound plus tPA safe for ischemic stroke: StudyA hands-free ultrasound device combined with clot buster is safe for ischemic stroke patients, as it could help open up more arteries.
25 Oct, 2013, 02.09 PM IST