Processed foods may raise risk of stroke and memory problems
A new study has found that people who eat more ultra-processed foods—such as soft drinks, chips, cookies, and packaged breads—may face a greater risk...
Study finds surprising cause of brain bleeds in older people
In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a new reason behind brain hemorrhages, also known as cerebral microbleeds.
This...
New stroke drug can prevent brain cell death
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease.
In an effort to reduce brain damage caused by strokes, a research group...
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...