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Birth control pills may block blood flow to brain
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 09 (ANI): Turns out, birth control pills increase the risk of ischemic strokes which are usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This keeps blood from flowing to the brain.
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Marijuana use may lead to higher risk of stroke
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): A recent study found that a wide range of both IV thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) rates in ischemic stroke patients, who smoke marijuana, indicates the need for further improvement of access to acute recanalization therapies in many re
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Macedonia selects 'Secret Ingredient' for 91st Oscars
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 20 (ANI): Macedonia has officially selected Iscelitel (Secret Ingredient) as its entry for the 'foreign language film' category at the 91st Oscars.
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Launch of Capacity Building Initiative in India
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi (Delhi) [India], Aug 21 (NewsVoir): Recognizing that Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including ischemic heart disease and strokes, are an existing public health challenge and a leading cause of death globally, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) along with the World Heart Fe
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FIFA WC: Spain enters round of 16 after dramatic 2-2 draw against Morocco
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], June 26 (ANI): Iago Aspas' goal in the extra time booked Spain's seat in the elimination rounds of the ongoing 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup after they ended their last group stage match against already-eliminated Morocco 2-2 in Kaliningrad on Monday.
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Bangladesh: Rains wreak havoc at Rohingya camps
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 24 (ANI): Rains in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar have wreaked havoc at the Rohingya camps, leading to an increase in waterborne diseases and damaging infrastructure in the area.
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PM Modi to open Indian Science Congress in Manipur tomorrow
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India] Mar 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will visit Manipur to open the Indian Science Congress (ISC).
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Diabetes during pregnancy ups heart disease risk
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan 17 (ANI): Women who have diabetes during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing type-2 diabetes, hypertension and ischemic heart disease in the future, warns a recent study.
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12th meeting of Standing Committee of Inter-State Council convened
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of Inter-State Council (ISC) on Saturday.
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Rajnath Singh to chair 12th Standing committee meet of ISC
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 12th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council (ISC) on Saturday.
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Squirrels inspire new stroke treatments
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 19 (ANI): Hibernating ground squirrels have provided clues to new treatments for brain damage caused by stroke.
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A promising treatment to cut brain injury in newborns
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified a promising treatment to reduce or prevent brain injury in newborns who have suffered hypoxia-ischemia, a serious complication in which restricted blood flow deprives the brain of oxygen.
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