Aging brains struggle to recycle synaptic proteins
As we age, we begin to lose the connections that wire up our brains-and neuroscientists aren’t sure why. …
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…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…
Missed stroke warning signs common among pregnant and postpartum women
More than 25% of pregnant or postpartum women who suffered an acute stroke had encounters with health care…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Stroke transfer delays reduce access to life-saving thrombectomy
Gaps in the nation’s stroke transfer system are drastically reducing survivors’ chances of receiving critical treatment and increasing…
Incretin-based diabetes drugs show potential protective effects against dementia
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes,…
A Lifestyle Rx For Keeping Your Brain Young | Health
SUNDAY, Dec. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Think the good thoughts. Manage stress. Get your Zzzzzs. And build…
Glucose-lowering drugs may reduce risk of developing epilepsy
A preliminary study of people with diabetes suggests that use of glucose-lowering GLP-1 drugs may be linked to…
Using generative AI for the objective assessment of language in healthcare
Participant demographics We obtained recordings from 53 autistic participants and 18 neurotypical controls (NTCs), including children (5–12 years), adolescents…
Obesity Could Speed Alzheimer’s Progression, Study Suggests | Health
Key Takeaways Obesity appears linked to quicker progression of Alzheimer’s disease Blood markers associated with Alzheimer’s increase faster…
Treating sleep apnea can lower Parkinson’s disease risk
A massive study of more than 11 million U.S. veterans reveals that treating sleep apnea early with CPAP…