Bleeding strokes strike earlier and harder in heavy drinkers
People who drink heavily may have bleeding strokes a decade earlier than people who are not heavy drinkers,…
Heavy drinking linked to earlier and more severe brain bleeds
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham suggests that heavy alcohol use may lead to more…
Study suggests bright lights at night raises heart attack and stroke risk | Health
Photo by Kai Pilger via Pexels By Stephen Beech Bright lights at night raise the risk of a…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Virtual and interactive games speed up stroke recovery, says rehabilitation expert – The South First
Research shows that gamified rehabilitation can significantly improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and upper limb function. Speaking in an…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows
New findings from the landmark SELECT trial reveal that semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits are only partly explained by reductions…
AI-based patient monitoring for fall prevention in stroke patients: a pilot study at a Malaysian acute stroke unit | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Study setting This study was conducted at the Acute Stroke Unit of Hospital Seberang Jaya (ASUHSJ), a specialized…
Study highlights the emotional and social challenges of stroke recovery
Nirupama Yechoor, MD, MSC, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of…
Serum uric acid and the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and death among older adults: a population-based prospective cohort study | BMC Geriatrics
Study source and population We used data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS), a population-based cohort study that…
‘Healthy’ supplements can increase heart attack and stroke risk, top US cardiologist warns
Another supplement that is gaining popularity for its benefits for the heart is CoQ10 supplements. These supplements claim…
Heart diseases rising: ‘Lab-grown’ hearts and gene editing are the future, top American cardiologist reveals |
We’re familiar with lab-grown diamonds, but what about ‘lab-grown hearts’? It might sound like a scene from a…