Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
Women who follow Mediterranean diet significantly reduce risk of stroke
According to a new long-term study in women, following a Mediterranean diet seems to be significantly connected to…
Novel neuroprotective drug improves recovery after acute ischemic stroke
Stroke patients treated intravenously with loberamisal, a novel neuroprotective medication, daily for 10 days and starting within 48…
High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger),…
Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors
A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Pregnancy-related stroke linked to long-term risk of cardiovascular events
Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
People with both cavities and gum disease may face higher ischemic stroke risk
People with both cavities and gum disease may face a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a…
Stem cell therapy shows promise for repairing brain damage after stroke
When someone has a stroke – a leading worldwide cause of death and disability – time is of…
Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher…