International task force outlines roadmap for precision stroke recovery
An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for…
Severe mental illness may accelerate dementia and stroke vulnerability
People living with severe mental illness face a substantially higher risk of dementia throughout adulthood, as well as…
What a 38-year study suggests about red meat, white meat, and mortality
Decades of follow-up suggest that cutting back on red and processed meat may offer modest longevity benefits, while…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Drug Taken for Common Condition May Be Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline
A blood-thinning medication already taken by millions of people for an irregular heartbeat may also be helping to…
Smokers lack awareness of smoking-related cardiovascular risks
An international study has found that despite two decades of global tobacco control efforts, the message still is…
Modern blood thinners slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
People with both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease who are treated with modern NOAC blood-thinning medicines may experience…
4-year-old suffers stroke after common childhood disease
A four-year-old was hospitalized for two months after suffering a stroke — which was likely triggered by a…
Stretchable catheter could help identify high-risk arterial plaque
We all know about plaque from dreaded trips to the dentist. But plaque can also build up inside…
Physical activity linked to lower stroke and death risk in adults with atrial fibrillation
Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or…
New study reveals massive gap in American blood pressure care
Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering medications…
NIH grant funds study on stroke-related urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common but frequently overlooked consequence of stroke. Now, researchers from the Mark and Mary…