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Fox News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country music singer Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital mid-performance after slurring words
Country music singer Ronnie McDowell was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after reportedly slurring his words mid-performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Pennsylvania. McDowell was on his way home Monday after spending days in the hospital, according to his son, Tyler Dean McDowell. The singer spent Monday morning being evaluated by medical professionals, a spokesperson for the singer told Fox News Digital. "I have Dad in the car and we are on our way home! Me and/or Ronnie Dean, will give an update soon," Tyler shared on Facebook. The country singer had a "mini stroke," according to an update posted Sunday night. "They are going to do imaging on his heart tomorrow, but this so far is good news!" Ronnie Dean McDowell Jr. said, according to a Facebook post. "Thank you all so much for the prayers!! If there is anybody that we have not been able to personally touch base with, please understand that it has been very overwhelming for us and the amount of calls, texts and messages we have received, are just too much to answer individually. We love and appreciate each and every one of you and your support and love for my dad and our family means the world to us!" McDowell had performed about three or four songs at the music festival on Saturday when he started "not making sense," his tour manager told Nashville, Tennessee, outlet WKRN. His tour manager chose to pause the show and check on McDowell. According to the tour manager, McDowell said he did not feel okay and thought maybe he had suffered a stroke. McDowell gained fame in the 1970s after releasing the song "The King Is Gone," which paid tribute to Elvis Presley. He quickly released another hit, "I Love You, I Love You, I Love You." He went on to release a string of hit albums and singles between 1979 and 1986. During this time, he was best known for his songs "Older Women" and "You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation." Other hits released by McDowell include "Watchin' Girls Go By," "Personally," "You Made A Wanted Man Of Me," "All Tied Up" and "In A New York Minute."
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Reality star reveals terrifying health scare which saw him rushed to hospital after possible stroke left him paralysed and unable to talk
Reality star-turned-talent manager Liam Brown has revealed he suffered a terrifying health scare which left him paralysed and unable to talk. Liam, who starred on Netflix 's Snowflake Mountain in 2022 before working for InTheStyle, shared the shock news on his Instagram Story on Tuesday. The 25-year-old said he suffered a terrifying turn in the middle of the night which left him paralysed for 30 minutes, unable to move and talk. He recovered soon after and carried on as normal, however it happened again the following day and he was taken to hospital. Liam revealed he was put on medication before undergoing an MRI, after doctors suspected he had suffered a Transient Ischemic Attack - often referred to as a mini stroke - where there is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In an update on Wednesday, Liam said he had been discharged to recover at home but shared that doctors were still not convinced as to the cause of his illness. 'Just a very sad update from me,' he wrote. 'Really scary situation but I am currently in hospital so for anyone trying to contact me sorry I haven't got back to you! 'Unfortunately, a few nights ago, I suffered a really scary turn in the middle of the night, essentially I was paralysed for 30 minutes and couldn't move or talk. I came out of it and ignored it but my speech didn't fully return properly and then it happened again yesterday. 'I was taken into hospital and I'm being treated for a mini stroke also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack as I can't feel the right side of my face. But right now, they're not 100 per cent what caused this to happen, I'm undergoing so many tests, blood tests and scans to either try and find a blood clot or what caused this to happen. Will keep everyone updated!' Returning to Instagram the following day, Liam said on Wednesday: 'Just wanted to share an update with you guys, I am finally back home and I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and messages, it's meant the world. I am trying to get to as many as possible. 'I had the MRI today which didn't show any active stroke, which is a huge relief, but it's also left things a bit uncertain. 'The consultant said it's possible that either there never was a stroke or that the clot had already disbursed as I have been on stroke medication in hospital for several days before the scan, which essentially gets rid of the blood clot. 'Waiting that long for an MRI, especially after being admitted as a red priority stroke, was not ideal as it's highly unlikely I will ever know it was or not but I know the NHS is doing it can under immense pressure and I'm grateful to every person who looked after me. 'Right now, I'm focusing on rest and taking things slow while I go through more tests to figure out exactly what happened. 'Just a very sad update from me,' he wrote. 'Really scary situation but I am currently in hospital so for anyone trying to contact me sorry I haven't got back to you!' Liam - who has been on weight loss jab Mounjaro for a year - later shared another post saying he had received cruel messages from people blaming his decision to use the injection for his falling ill 'It's been scary time especially worrying about if it will happen again. The only peace is that I am staying on the medication for 4 weeks in case it does happen. I'm feeling hopeful. Thank you again for your love!' In another post he added: 'In terms of how I feel within myself, I feel ok. 'I am still tripping on certain words or sentences so I definitely know there is some speech issue going on but apart from that I'm slowly returning to normal after an awful situation.' Liam - who has been on weight loss jab Mounjaro for a year - later shared another post saying he had received cruel messages from people blaming his decision to use the injection for his falling ill. He said: 'Just something to address... comments like "That's what you get for taking the fat jab" in my inbox is not helpful at all, and is OBVIOUSLY something that has crossed my mind. 'I did tell the 5 consultants I seen that I was on Mounjaro and never once did they seem or say they were concerned this could be the issue so please take your helpful messages out of my way!' Liam was hired by former owner Adam Frisby as an assistant at InTheStyle shortly after his Netflix reality TV stint and eventually was promoted to manager. However in December Liam left the company and went on to found his company Rede Talent, an agency for influencers. Liam rose to fame in 2022 on Netflix's Snowflake Mountain, where contestants applied for the show thinking it would be similar to Geordie Shore, and perhaps set in a villa, but their families knew the pampered contestants would be facing a tougher challenge. Instead they were dumped in the wilds of the Lake District, and had most of their luggage blown up, left with just a small bag of essentials, and given a series of tough tasks. All of the show's ten 20-somethings contestants were involved because their own parents consider them 'snowflakes' — work-shy, over-sensitive, lacking in discipline, overly-dependent on their parents, unable to find the sink to wash a plate, never mind look after themselves. And this was something Liam later discovered, laughingly telling This Morning at the time: '[The show makers] had actually like organised it with [his guardian] behind the scenes, and it turns out that she agreed to sign me up to this horrific experience.' He added: 'When we first got there, we were all traumatised. You know, you look at yourself [thinking] "why am I here?". 'And then you have a breakdown. It's like a midlife crisis. And you realise why you're there and then you just get on with it.'
South China Morning Post
11-06-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Trouble speaking? Arm tingling? Act fast. It could be a mini stroke. The impact is lasting
Kristin Kramer woke up early one morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then a couple of odd things happened. Advertisement When she tried to call her other dog, 'I couldn't speak', she said. As she walked downstairs to let them into the yard, 'I noticed that my right hand wasn't working'. She went back to bed, 'which was totally stupid', said Kramer, now 54 and an office manager in the US state of Indiana. 'It didn't register that something major was happening,' especially because, reawakening an hour later, 'I was perfectly fine'. Even after having trouble calling her dog, and feeling numbness in her hand, Kristin Kramer did not realise she was having a mini stroke – and did not seek immediate help. Photo: Shutterstock The rate of cognitive decline over time from a mini stroke is the same as for a full-on stroke, says Victor Del Bene, a neuropsychologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Photo: University of Alabama at Birmingham So she 'just kind of blew it off' and went to work.
Fox News
20-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Mini-strokes may cause surprising long-term health issue, experts warn
Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits — but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes. That's according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). A mini-stroke — medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) — is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a "short period of symptoms," according to Mayo Clinic. The study found that people who experience a TIA are more likely to report prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year. "Patients with a presumed transient event reported fatigue at levels comparable to a stroke," lead study author Birgitte Hede Ebbesen, PT, PhD, a physiotherapist at Aalborg University Hospital, told Fox News Digital. The researchers followed 354 people averaging 70 years of age who had experienced a mini-stroke. Over a 12-month period, the participants reported their level of fatigue in five areas: overall tiredness, physical tiredness, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue, according to a university press release. On a scale ranging from 4 to 20 — with 20 being the most fatigued — the participants reported an average score of 12.3 in the two weeks after the mini-stroke, 11.9 at three months, 11.4 at six months and 11.1 at the one-year mark. Two weeks after the mini-stroke, 61% reported high levels of fatigue. At three, six and 12 months, 54% said they experienced fatigue. Those who reported prolonged fatigue were twice as likely to have experienced anxiety and/or depression, the study found. Some also reported "We had encountered fatigue among patients with TIA in clinical settings, so we knew it was there — but the frequency still surprised us," Modrau told Fox News Digital. "Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found that if people experience fatigue within two weeks of leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year." Based on these findings, Modrau suggests that people diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack should be monitored for lingering fatigue in the ensuing weeks and months. "This could help us better understand who might struggle with fatigue long-term and require further care." The more commonly known symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, which usually resolve within a day, according to Modrau. Some patients also reported long-term cognitive issues. Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company that offers cardiovascular and anesthesiology services to hospitals nationwide, confirmed that fatigue is very common — and sometimes "debilitating" — following a stroke. "Fatigue is multifactorial and can rarely be attributed to a single cause," Serwer, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "Fatigue is multifactorial and can rarely be attributed to a single cause." The Maryland-based cardiologist shared the following potential reasons for fatigue following a mini-stroke. Brain healing: "After a stroke, the brain tries to heal itself," Serwer said. "This process causes the brain to work harder to 'rewire' itself, which results in a higher demand for energy. This often leaves patients feeling drained or fatigued." Increased inflammation: This can occur due to the immune response following a TIA. Lower levels of neurotransmitters in the brain: Reduced levels of chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can result in depression, fatigue or lack of motivation, according to Serwer. Sleep disturbances: "These are very common after a stroke and can lead to significant sleep deprivation," the cardiologist said. Medications: Drugs used to treat strokes may have adverse side effects, including fatigue. "Betablockers are excellent blood pressure medications and are often prescribed after a stroke or heart attack, but they may cause notable fatigue," Serwer noted. Other factors: "Simple tasks may require more mental effort than before the injury," the cardiologist said. "Depression or anxiety after a stroke can also be a confounding predictor of fatigue." The study did have some limitations, the researchers noted. "It is an observational study and therefore we cannot determine causality," Modrau said. "Results are based on self-reported questionnaires, and we cannot be certain that relatives didn't help fill them out or influence results." The researchers also did not have information on pre-TIA fatigue levels, although previous studies suggested that it was "much more frequent" after mini-strokes. Looking ahead, Modrau said she hopes healthcare providers begin to acknowledge lasting fatigue after TIA and provide care pathways for these patients. For more Health articles, visit "Up until now, patients with lasting challenges after TIA have been left alone in many cases," she told Fox News Digital. "We as a society should start to acknowledge their difficulties instead of viewing them as 'the lucky ones,'" she continued. "My aim with this study has been to give these patients a voice – and to start to listen to their struggles."
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Doctors say a silent 'mini-stroke' may explain your constant fatigue
Feeling persistently exhausted could be due to a mini-stroke you had without realizing, a study suggests. Also known as a transient ischemic attack, they occur due to a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain and can last for up to a day. More than 240,000 Americans and about 45,000 Brits experience one every year but only one in 30 realize they have had one. That's because the symptoms can be easily dismissed: muscle weakness, headaches and vision changes. A group of Danish researchers have now found that these mini-strokes can have much longer lasting effects, leaving sufferers feeling fatigued for up to a year. TIA's can cause fatigue due to several factors including the brain's need to compensate for the temporary disruption in blood flow. The brain has to work harder to complete tasks after a TIA and this effort can lead to increased energy consumption and persistent fatigue. Dr Boris Modrau, a neurology professor at the Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark and lead author of the study said: 'People with a transient ischemic attack can have symptoms such as face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech and these resolve within a day. 'However, some have reported continued challenges including reduced quality of life, thinking problems, depression, anxiety and fatigue.' The study followed 354 people with an average age of 70 who had a mini-stroke for a year. Participants were asked to complete questionnaires about their level of fatigue in the first two weeks after a mini-stroke and again at three, six and 12 months later. Researchers looked at how many participants experienced fatigue by defining it as a score of 12 or higher. Those being analyzed also underwent had brain scans to check for blood clots. The experts discovered that 61 percent of those surveyed experienced increases in their fatigue scores two weeks after the mini-stroke. Half reported fatigue at the three, six and 12 month mark. The scientists also found that participants who reported feeling fatigued were twice as likely to have a history of anxiety and/or depression. The team said that the study was observational and cannot prove that the mini-strokes were behind the persistent fatigue. Dr Modrau said: 'Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found if people experience fatigue within two weeks after leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year.' He also advised that experts need to focus on whether mini-stroke patients are showing signs of fatigue and provide adequate care. 'For future studies, people diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack should be followed in the weeks and months that follow to be assessed for lingering fatigue. 'This could help us better understand who might struggle with fatigue long-term and require further care,' he concluded. The study has been published today in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. While not as extensively as a complete stroke, a mini stroke can cause a certain degree of brain damage when it occurs. This damage can leave a person with muscle weakness, difficulty with coordination and a general sense of weariness - which are all signs of fatigue. Fatigue is medically described as the persistent and excessive feeling of tiredness or lack of energy which interferes with daily activities, even after adequate rest. Particularly, physical fatigue can include muscle weakness, aches, pain, gastrointestinal issues and headaches. While mental fatigue entails difficulty concentrating, learning new tasks, slowed reflexes and impaired decision-making. Brain damage due to a mini-stroke can also change sleeping patterns, emotional distress and memory, all of which can contribute to ongoing tiredness.
