Articles tagged with: Stroke

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Tongue deviation might help to detect a stroke when combined with other signs from BE-FAST acronym

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If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

SOURCE: Internet user, Facebook

Published: 08 May 2019

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Genetic study shows moderate alcohol intake not protective but increases stroke risk

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Previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are not true

SOURCE: Kate Kelland, Reuters

Published: 12 Apr 2019

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