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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 overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

People with cerebral amyloid angiopathy more likely to develop dementia

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels weak.

29 Jan 2026

Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors

Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower physical and cognitive recovery after their stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later

People who developed a type of aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection (a tear in the inner lining of the neck artery wall), a known cause of stroke, particularly in young adults, did not have an increased risk of stroke within the six months after diagnosis, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Older adults' driving habits may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia

Older adults' driving habits revealed clues about their brain health and may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

New calculator accurately estimates the risk of dementia after a stroke

A new risk calculator accurately estimated the likelihood of adults developing dementia within ten years after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

Findings suggest that plant-sourced nitrates may reduce dementia risk, while animal and water sources are linked to increased risk, emphasizing diet quality.

29 Jan 2026

How microalgae, fish, and krill store omega-3s differently and why it matters

This study mapped how EPA and DHA are distributed across lipid classes in microalgae, fish, krill, and commercial omega-3 supplements using lipid-class–resolved analysis. It shows that lipid structure, not just total omega-3 content, differs markedly across sources and may influence their nutritional relevance.

28 Jan 2026

Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure

Doctors may soon be able to tell just how sick a heart failure patient really is by using a routine MRI scan, thanks to new research from the University of East Anglia.

28 Jan 2026

Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men

Men begin developing coronary heart disease - which can lead to heart attacks - years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, long-term study led by Northwestern Medicine.

28 Jan 2026

Men still develop heart disease 10 years earlier than women

Historical data indicate that men develop coronary heart disease (CHD) 10 years before women. A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that this sex gap still remains.

28 Jan 2026

'Evening people' more likely to have poor cardiovascular health

Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day.

28 Jan 2026

Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks

When the heart's muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard for the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

27 Jan 2026

Study reveals heart, brain, neuroimmune connections driving damage after heart attacks

Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death.

27 Jan 2026

Cardiac MRI shows promise as a diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an appropriate non-invasive procedure for functional diagnostics in patients who, as a result of basic diagnostics, are suspected of having chronic coronary heart disease (CHD) or progression of known CHD: The diagnostic accuracy of cardiac MRI is at least comparable to that of SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) in the detection of CHD, but does not expose patients to radiation.

27 Jan 2026

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors

People with cerebral amyloid angiopathy more likely to develop dementia

Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors

Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Older adults' driving habits may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia

New calculator accurately estimates the risk of dementia after a stroke

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

How microalgae, fish, and krill store omega-3s differently and why it matters

Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure

Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men

Men still develop heart disease 10 years earlier than women

'Evening people' more likely to have poor cardiovascular health

Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks

Study reveals heart, brain, neuroimmune connections driving damage after heart attacks

Cardiac MRI shows promise as a diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease

Why eating more oats can rapidly reduce cholesterol levels

Study explores link between sex hormones and heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes

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