Stroke
Mind Control Helping Paralyzed Patients
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are among several in the world studying mind-controlled limbs.
Kevin Sorbo Talks About Stroke, Career
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to actor Kevin Sorbo, of “Hercules” fame, about his stroke at an early age and why you could be in danger of having a stroke.
Some Diseases Starting To Strike Younger Patients
When you hear things like stroke, Alzheimer’s and gout, you usually think of those as affecting older people. However, there’s a list of diseases out there that are hitting people younger and younger.
Researchers Testing Stem Cells As Treatment For Stroke Recovery
Injecting stem cells into the brain of someone who has had a stroke is a hot button issue. Is it safe? Can it be done? That’s what researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are trying to find out.
Pitt Fullback Derrick Burns Suffered Stroke
A sophomore on the Pitt football team has suffered an apparent stroke. The parents of fullback Derrick Burns say it happened while he was on the phone.
Study: Patients With Brain Stents Fared Worse
When people enter a clinical trial, they often want the experimental treatment, but that may not always be best. In fact, researchers looking at stents in the brain for stroke find that people who got these actually did worse.
Charlie Daniels Talks Steelers, Stroke
American music legend Charlie Daniels talks to KDKA AM’s Larry and John about an important health issue- stroke.
Do Calcium Supplements Affect Women’s Hearts?
Many women take calcium for their bones, but what does this mean for their hearts?
Study Links Coffee To Lower Stroke Risk In Women
More than a cup of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study in the journal “Stroke.”
Elderly Man Found Living In Filth, Wife Charged
A Jeannette woman is facing charges after police found her elderly husband living in filth. Kathleen LaTourette, 55, is charged with recklessly endangering another person.
LA Reporter’s Grammys Gibberish Could Be Sign Of TIA
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – When reporters goof while live, people are quick to make fun. That’s what a lot of people did when they first saw a reporter appear to mess up at the Grammys. But […]
Can Soft Drinks Influence Risk For Stroke, Heart Attack?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You may think you’re cutting your risk of stroke and heart attack by switching to diet soda, but you may not be eliminating your risk completely. Some preliminary data suggests otherwise. You […]
Study Examines Anti-Inflammatories & Heart Risk
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pain-killing anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex and Advil — medicines called NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and COX-2 inhibitors — are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death. “Patients with […]
How to Protect Yourself from Heat-Related Health Problems
Would you know if you are having a heat stoke? When is the heat too much? Larry and John talk to Pittsburgh EMS Chief Robert McCaughan about the signs of serious health issues from the […]
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