This popular weight loss drug can help prevent stroke
Three new studies have explored an exciting possibility: could medications like Ozempic, which are normally used to treat diabetes and obesity, also help reduce...
How blood pressure affects your stroke risk as you age
A new study from the University of Miami has found that blood pressure can affect brain health, especially as we get older.
We often hear...
New blood test combo can predict stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat
Researchers at the University of Vermont have created a better way to predict the risk of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation, also...
Pregnancy complications may signal higher risk of stroke before age 50
A new study has found that some pregnancy problems may be linked to a higher chance of having a stroke before the age of...
Popular weight loss drug helps prevent or reduce stroke
Three new studies presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s 22nd Annual Meeting suggest that medications like Ozempic, known as GLP-1 inhibitors, may lower...
Brain’s gatekeepers may hold the key to Alzheimer’s and stroke risk
When people talk about brain diseases like Alzheimer’s or stroke, they usually think about neurons—the brain cells responsible for thinking, memory, and movement.
But new...
New AI speeds up stroke diagnosis with high accuracy
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. One common type is called ischemic stroke, which is often caused by a build-up of...
Common mouth bacteria linked to worse stroke outcomes
A common bacterium normally found in the mouth and digestive system — Streptococcus anginosus — may be more common in the guts of people...
Blood test may quickly distinguish stroke type before reaching hospital
A new blood test could help doctors tell the difference between a bleeding stroke and a clot-caused stroke before a patient even reaches the...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...