Novel Proteins Offer Hope for Improved Stroke Recovery
Researchers from Osaka University identify a protein that reduces inflammation, stimulates neural growth, and improves sensory and motor functions following ischemic stroke in mice. Scientists…
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Risk of Stroke Surges 50% Worldwide – What Can Be Done About It?
Stroke incidence has risen 50% since 2005, with diet and lifestyle playing key roles. Adopting healthier habits can prevent 80% of strokes, emphasizing the importance…
Brain Surgery Before Birth: First-of-Its-Kind, In-Utero Procedure To Fix Deadly Vascular Malformation
In a first, a team from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital successfully treated an aggressive vascular malformation in an infant’s brain before…
Cognitive Impairment: An Extremely Common, yet Underestimated Aftermath of Stroke
More than half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment within a year; screening may help detect cognitive impairment, according to a new American Heart Association…
Are Your Sleep Habits Putting You at Risk for a Stroke? Find Out Now!
Study finds the amount of sleep, snoring, and sleep apnea are linked to higher stroke risk. A new study in Neurology finds an association between…
From Young to Old: How Common Stroke Risk Factors Evolve With Age
High blood pressure and diabetes are widely recognized as major risk factors for stroke. However, a new study, published in Neurology — the medical journal…
Cambridge Researchers Unveil Simple 11-Minute Solution To Reduce Risk of Early Death
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by…
Researchers Warn: Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic research showcases the need for further safety studies. New Cleveland Clinic research showed that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an…
Instant Improvement in Arm Mobility Following Stroke With Spinal Cord Stimulation
A neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord instantly improves arm and hand mobility, enabling people affected by moderate to severe stroke to conduct their normal…
The Surprising Link Between Sexual Orientation and Stroke Risk
A study suggests that higher rates of stroke are driven by non-traditional factors. According to a small study in San Francisco, individuals who identify as…
Stressful Life Events Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
New research from the University of Galway, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open), suggests that psychosocial stress…
Scientists Identify New Potential Benefits of Statins Beyond Lowering Cholesterol
Recent research links the cholesterol-lowering drugs to a lower risk of bleeding stroke. According to recent research individuals who use statins, a class of drugs…
New Research Finds That the Time of Day You Exercise Could Impact Your Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke risk are lowest in those who engage in morning physical activity. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive…
Scientists Uncover a Surprising New Benefit of Flu Vaccination
A recent University of Calgary study indicates that the annual flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke. According to researchers from the University of Calgary,…
Why Does Shingles Lead to Stroke? Scientists Might Have an Answer
Researchers discover a potential explanation for why those who have had shingles are more likely to suffer a stroke. According to recent research from the…
Startling News: A Certain Type of Stroke Is on the Rise
The stroke affects Black people at a disproportionately high rate. According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy…
Moderate to Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke in Young Adults
According to new research, people in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a…
Getting a Flu Shot May Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Annual flu shots are linked to a lower risk of stroke. According to research recently published in the journal Neurology getting an annual flu vaccination…
