High blood pressure: Routine eye check uncovers severe hypertension and stroke risk
Clarke’s systolic reading was 200, which put him at risk of a heart attack or stroke. He was…
Waitakere Hospital stroke patients left in wet beds amid staffing crisis
A meeting had since been arranged between senior leaders and nursing teams, but the pair believed that was…
New nasal spray could be used as ‘emergency rescue tool’ after stroke
Scientists in Hong Kong have developed the world’s first nasal spray to protect brain cells immediately following a…
Shakira’s father suffers stroke moments before singer’s Rio Copacabana megashow
He wrote on X: “Once again, history was made on the sands of Copacabana.” He described Shakira as…
Climate change increases stroke risk through extreme weather and pollution
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme…
Brain health shaped by lifetime mental, physical, environmental and lifestyle factors
Statement Highlights:
An individual’s brain health is influenced by their psychological health, environment, sleep quality, social conditions…
Triple combination pill reduces recurrent stroke risk
Treatment with GMRx2, a single pill combination of three low-dose blood pressure medicines, significantly reduced the risk of…
Cognitive decline may signal heart trouble years before a cardiovascular event
Researchers tracking initially healthy older adults found that declines in thinking speed and other cognitive abilities can appear…
‘Dr. Pimple Popper’ Sandra Lee suffered stroke while filming show
NEW YORK — Dr. Sandra Lee, best known for starring in and executive producing TLC’s “Dr. Pimple Popper”…
Study reveals brain mechanisms behind post-stroke urinary incontinence
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary…
Enriched environments improve stroke recovery and reduce brain inflammation
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Its recovery is often challenging as most of…
New embodied AI system teaches users complex movements via muscles
A new system from Yun Ho, Romain Nith, and Pedro Lopes combines AI and electrical muscle stimulation to…