Frequent soccer heading linked to alterations within the folds of the brain
In amateur soccer players, more frequent heading, or using the head to control or pass the ball, is…
Implantable device helps stabilize blood pressure in spinal cord injury patients
Getting out of bed in the morning without the risk of passing out is a game-changer for 32-year-old…
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…
Study warns women with type 2 diabetes against using oral estrogen therapy
In women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) skin patches is not associated…
Higher PHQ-9 score levels and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio are associated with increased risks of stroke, all-cause mortality, and MACE in NHANES 2005–2018 | BMC Psychiatry
Diseases GBD, Injuries C. Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
More than third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure – The Irish Times
More than a third of older adults have undiagnosed high blood pressure, while almost half have undiagnosed high…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk | Image Credit: © Chinnapong – © Chinnapong – stock.adobe.com. The…
Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure
Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective…
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…
Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease
A commonly prescribed drug could be more effective than aspirin for long-term heart disease prevention. Analysis of nearly…