Gabon’s President Ali Bongo, out of the country since falling ill in October, suffered a stroke, his vice president said, providing the first official details of his illness. The 59-year-old leader left hospital in Morocco earlier this month and is recovering at a private residence in the capital Rabat after weeks of silence about his […]
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Women mostly at risk of dementia, stroke –Study
Nearly half of women and one in three men are at risk of developing stroke or degenerative neurological diseases such as dementia and Parkinson’s during their lifetime, according to a study published Monday. Dutch researchers considered all three conditions “in order to grasp how big the problem of incurable brain diseases in late life really […] …
Heart disease, stroke have double cancer cases in Nigeria ― Dr Ogah
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How to prevent stroke
Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie Last week, we saw how stroke develops and what kind of devastation it can bring to a person. Throughout the ages, we have seen the emphasis laid on the prevention of diseases rather than their cure. On this page we have done our bit to promote that orientation. Most diseases are preventable […] …
Unchecked diabetes may heighten stroke, hypertension risks –Experts
Heart attacks and strokes will soar over the coming years as the diabetes epidemic continues unchecked, a charity has warned. The increasing number of people with diabetes could trigger a 29% rise in the number of heart attacks and strokes linked to the condition by 2035, the British Heart Foundation has said. An estimated 39,000 […] …
1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutes–Neurologist
Stroke By Joan OdafeProf. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in the Nigeria. Okubadejo, of the University of Lagos, disclosed this at her Inaugural Lecture at the University in Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was titled “Strokes of