Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity may yield major heart benefits
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated…
Home-based program reduces falls among stroke survivors by one-third
New Australian research has shown that a tailored, home-based program can dramatically cut the number of falls, one…
AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes
A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment…
Could a simple milk habit help prevent strokes? New research points to potential benefits
A large simulation study suggests that increasing milk intake to recommended levels could lower stroke incidence and reduce…
Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Stroke survivors under 50 face greater cognitive and mental health challenges
Analysis of a large, nationally representative survey shows that stroke survivors under age 50 have more problems concentrating…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…
NIH’s continued investment fuels TMJ pain research
Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported…
Study finds brain changes related to worse memory in football players with repetitive head impacts
In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated…
Boots Ireland offering ‘convenient’ prescription weight loss service
Boots Ireland is helping people manage their weight with professional guidance alongside prescription treatments. Boots pharmacy shop entrance(Image:…
Brainstem nerve cells found to stabilize blood pressure fluctuations
Doctors usually focus on a person’s average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure…