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A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two kinds of stroke. The more common kind, called ischemic stroke, is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind, called hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.

Newly discovered neuron type guides retinal blood vessel formation

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see – but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created.

23 May 2024

Study offers insights into factors influencing older adults to stop driving

What factors lead older adults to stop driving? A new study followed older adults who had no memory or thinking problems to examine this question.

23 May 2024

Are step counts as effective as time-based exercise in boosting health?

Monitoring physical activity with either step counts or time spent exercising shows similar benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among women in their 60s. Both methods support health guidelines and personal preference.

23 May 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 May 2024

LMU study identifies dual genetic pathways increasing cardiovascular disease risk

LMU researchers have discovered two independent ways by which genetic variants increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

22 May 2024

Extreme heat and cold linked to increased risk of stroke mortality

Extreme heat and extreme cold are both associated with increased risks of death from ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

22 May 2024

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

A study in EBioMedicine reveals significant microplastic concentrations in thrombi from major blood vessels, linking microplastic levels to increased risk and severity of thrombotic events.

22 May 2024

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 May 2024

Study links nocturnal heat with increased stroke risk

In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke.

21 May 2024

Are fish oil supplements associated with cardiovascular disease?

The effects of using fish oil supplements on the clinical progression of cardiovascular disease.

21 May 2024

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

A study in Nutrition & Diabetes meta-analyzed randomized clinical trials and found that taurine supplementation significantly reduces key risk factors for metabolic syndrome, such as high blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides, with no notable adverse effects.

20 May 2024

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the impact of early blood-pressure control in ambulances for acute stroke patients, finding no significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to standard care.

20 May 2024

World's first human mini-brain with a fully functional blood-brain barrier developed

In a pioneering achievement, a research team led by experts at Cincinnati Children's have developed the world's first human mini-brain that incorporates a fully functional blood-brain barrier (BBB).

20 May 2024

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the clinical care that people with obesity receive.

20 May 2024

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, today announced new data from the largest head-to-head comparative trial of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) Trial, looking exclusively at women.

20 May 2024

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Newly discovered neuron type guides retinal blood vessel formation

Study offers insights into factors influencing older adults to stop driving

Are step counts as effective as time-based exercise in boosting health?

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

LMU study identifies dual genetic pathways increasing cardiovascular disease risk

Extreme heat and cold linked to increased risk of stroke mortality

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

Study links nocturnal heat with increased stroke risk

Are fish oil supplements associated with cardiovascular disease?

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

World's first human mini-brain with a fully functional blood-brain barrier developed

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

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