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Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions

Greater adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was linked to lower all-cause, cancer, and respiratory mortality across large US and UK cohorts, supported by a meta-analysis of 37 studies. Diets higher in PHD foods also had smaller greenhouse gas footprints, reinforcing health and environmental benefits.

9 Sep 2025

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 odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University.

3 Sep 2025

No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery

No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial appendage occlusion was performed in high-risk non-atrial fibrillation patients after valvular surgery, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.

3 Sep 2025

Can oral bacteria make heart disease worse?

The presence of viridans streptococci in coronary plaques indicates a role in atherosclerosis, potentially influencing heart disease outcomes.

1 Sep 2025

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people face highest stroke rates in the U.S.

A new study found that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander people had the highest rate of stroke among people from other race and ethnic groups, with a rate more than three times higher than that of white people.

28 Aug 2025

Postmenopausal women with stroke history can safely use vaginal estrogen

Using vaginal estrogen tablets was not associated with an increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke among postmenopausal women in a registry in Denmark, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

21 Aug 2025

Pregnancy complications may signal early stroke risk

Experiencing complications during pregnancy is linked with a higher risk of stroke before age 50, according to a study published August 6, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

6 Aug 2025

Deep learning method enhances vessel and plaque segmentation in stroke diagnosis

Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally. Ischemic stroke, strongly linked to atherosclerotic plaques, requires accurate plaque and vessel wall segmentation and quantification for definitive diagnosis.

1 Aug 2025

Copper may protect brain health after stroke

Research shows dietary copper intake boosts cognitive function in older adults, particularly those with a stroke history, highlighting its neuroprotective role.

1 Aug 2025

Exercise-based cardiac rehab cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence and boosts quality of life, study finds

Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces recurrence, severity, and burden of atrial fibrillation, while improving mental quality of life and exercise capacity. However, it does not impact mortality or serious adverse events and evidence for physical quality of life remains uncertain.

31 Jul 2025

High-performance computing sheds light on heart rhythm disorders

You may have heard the phrase "my heart skipped a beat" when someone was talking about a romantic encounter.

31 Jul 2025

Using tongue coating to spot early signs of Parkinson’s disease

Tongue coating analysis reveals potential biomarkers for early Parkinson's disease detection, offering a non-invasive and cost-effective diagnostic approach.

31 Jul 2025

New treatment shows promise in protecting brain following stroke reperfusion

Cambridge scientists have developed and tested a new drug in mice that has the potential to reduce damage to the brain when blood flow is restored following a stroke.

31 Jul 2025

Erythritol alters brain vessel function and may raise stroke risk

Study shows erythritol adversely affects brain microvascular cells, increasing oxidative stress and impairing nitric oxide production, linked to stroke risk.

21 Jul 2025

Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy

In a mouse model of acute ischemic stroke, researchers showed that inhibiting the aggregation of GAPDH, either genetically or with a novel peptide, significantly reduced brain damage and improved neurological function. The findings highlight GAPDH aggregation as a promising therapeutic target for stroke intervention.

20 Jul 2025

Retrospective analyses indicate Ozempic’s protective effects against stroke fatality

Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether.

18 Jul 2025

New studies highlight disparities and progress in stroke treatment access

Research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting included three studies that explored the differences in treatment and recovery options for patients across racial, gender and socioeconomic lines in a large telestroke network in Pennsylvania and a university medical center in Rhode Island.

14 Jul 2025

HonorHealth’s HALO project enhances stroke treatment and prevention

More patients are surviving and recovering from the most common and severe form of brain stroke thanks to data-driven treatment methods based on the amassing of more than 1 million variables in an HonorHealth Research Institute program known as HALO, which stands for HonorHealth Acute neuroLogical Outcome.

19 Jun 2025

Preeclampsia linked to long-term cerebrovascular damage and worsened stroke outcomes

Pre-eclampsia (PE), a serious hypertensive disorder that affects approximately 3–8% of pregnant women, is known to have long-lasting effects on the maternal vascular system.

6 Jun 2025

New technique improve success rates in treating strokes and other clot-related diseases

When treating an ischemic stroke – where a clot is blocking the flow of oxygen to the brain – every minute counts.

4 Jun 2025

Ischemic Stroke News and Research

Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery

Can oral bacteria make heart disease worse?

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people face highest stroke rates in the U.S.

Postmenopausal women with stroke history can safely use vaginal estrogen

Pregnancy complications may signal early stroke risk

Deep learning method enhances vessel and plaque segmentation in stroke diagnosis

Copper may protect brain health after stroke

Exercise-based cardiac rehab cuts atrial fibrillation recurrence and boosts quality of life, study finds

High-performance computing sheds light on heart rhythm disorders

Using tongue coating to spot early signs of Parkinson’s disease

New treatment shows promise in protecting brain following stroke reperfusion

Erythritol alters brain vessel function and may raise stroke risk

Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy

Retrospective analyses indicate Ozempic’s protective effects against stroke fatality

New studies highlight disparities and progress in stroke treatment access

HonorHealth’s HALO project enhances stroke treatment and prevention

Preeclampsia linked to long-term cerebrovascular damage and worsened stroke outcomes

New technique improve success rates in treating strokes and other clot-related diseases

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