NIH grant funds study on stroke-related urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common but frequently overlooked consequence of stroke. Now, researchers from the Mark and Mary…
New blood protein biomarkers estimate timing of ALS symptoms
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may dramatically…
FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage…
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet…
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) – a byproduct…
Moderate coffee intake may support heart health, AHA says
An AHA scientific statement explains what coffee research suggests about heart health, caffeine dose, and the risks that…
Common heart risk calculators effectively predict certain types of cancer
Risk calculators that doctors use to estimate a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke work about…
Waikato mum’s hidden stroke leads to life-changing diagnosis and recovery journey
“The red flag for my mum was that I went to Disney On Ice and didn’t take any…
New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation
Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and…
Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A breakfast meal Blake was served was mincemeat she described as “slop” and a piece of untoasted gluten-free…
New genetic clues may help prevent unexpected strokes in youth
UVA Health stroke researchers have identified a distinct and temporary pattern of gene behavior during cervical artery dissections,…
HDC finds hospital care failures after child dies from stroke
About 10 minutes later, he regained consciousness but could not talk, walk, sit, or stand. The GP suspected…