Low B12 Levels May Increase Stroke Risk Through Cholesterol Changes
Researchers studied 328 stroke patients to understand how vitamin B12 affects cholesterol levels in the body. They found that people with low B12 (below 300 …
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Why Getting Older Makes Strokes More Dangerous
When blood vessels get blocked, your brain has backup routes to get blood flow. Scientists studied how well these backup routes work in young versus old mice, …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Defense System Affects Stroke Recovery
When someone has a stroke, their brain needs help healing. Scientists are discovering that special proteins in your body called Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play …
Read MoreHeart Disease in Women Could Get Much Worse by 2050
Scientists studied health trends from the past several years to predict what might happen to women's heart health over the next 30 years. They found that …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Half for High-Risk People
Researchers followed over 7,400 people at high risk for heart disease for about 4 years to see how different healthy eating patterns affected their chances of …
Read MoreNew Protein May Help Keep Artery Plaques Stable and Prevent Strokes
Scientists discovered a protein called AMIGO1 that appears to protect against dangerous buildup in neck arteries (carotid arteries). When this protein is …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Protecting Brain Blood Flow
Scientists discovered that a common blood pressure medication called nimodipine may help protect the brain's ability to match blood flow with energy needs. …
Read MoreHow Your Daily Habits Can Prevent Strokes
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain gets blocked or a blood vessel bursts, and it's one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The …
Read MoreWhat Your Genes Say About Stroke Risk From Food and Weight
Scientists discovered that certain genes may increase your risk of having a specific type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke based on what you eat, how much …
Read MoreA Salt Additive May Help Prevent Brain Bleeding in High Blood Pressure
Researchers studied whether a natural compound called nitrite could help prevent brain bleeding in rats with high blood pressure who ate a lot of salt. They …
Read MoreNew Brain Scan Test May Help Doctors Tell Apart Two Types of Stroke Risk
Researchers discovered that a special type of brain scan can detect problems with the brain's cleaning system in patients with two different types of small …
Read MoreWhy One Stroke Treatment Didn't Work Well for Obese Mice
Scientists tested a new way to treat stroke damage in obese mice by blocking a protein called TNFR1 that causes inflammation in the body. While obesity made …
Read MoreBlood Platelet Levels May Signal Brain Vessel Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 1,000 Korean adults to understand if blood platelet counts could predict brain vessel damage. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Foods May Lower Seizure Risk
Researchers studied over 14,000 Americans to see if eating Mediterranean-style foods could help prevent epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures. They found …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Stroke Risk
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut might be connected to stroke risk. Researchers compared the gut bacteria and blood chemicals of …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Prevent Brain Bleeding
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether different foods might protect against intracerebral hemorrhage, a serious type of brain …
Read MoreBlood Pressure Drug May Protect Your Brain from Salt Damage
Researchers discovered that telmisartan, a common blood pressure medication, may help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much salt. When we eat …
Read MoreHow a Hidden Blood Problem Caused Multiple Strokes in One Man
Doctors reported a case of a 43-year-old man who had multiple strokes and nerve damage caused by dangerously high levels of a substance called homocysteine in …
Read MoreBlood Folate Levels May Predict Stroke Recovery After Emergency Treatment
Researchers studied 446 stroke patients who received emergency blood clot removal surgery. They found that patients with lower folate (a B vitamin) and higher …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Protect Brain Blood Vessels in Heart Patients
Researchers studied 676 older adults to understand how diet affects hardening of blood vessels in the brain, a condition that can lead to strokes. They found …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect Your Brain Health
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines have a surprising connection to your brain health. This research explores …
Read MoreWhy Low B12 Levels May Increase Stroke Risk
Researchers discovered how vitamin B12 deficiency might lead to stroke by studying the body's proteins and chemicals. When B12 levels drop too low, it triggers …
Read MoreBlood Clots in the Brain: Why Nutrition Matters More Than We Thought
Researchers in India studied 80 patients who developed blood clots in the veins around their brains—a rare but serious condition. They discovered that vitamin …
Read MoreTwo Diabetes Drugs Together May Protect the Brain During Stroke
Researchers discovered that combining two existing drugs—sinomenine and metformin—may help protect the brain when a stroke occurs in people with type 2 …
Read MoreNew Computer Tool Predicts Stroke Risk Better Than Before
Researchers created a computer program that can predict whether someone might have a stroke by analyzing health information from nearly 10,000 people. Using …
Read MoreSimple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Your Stroke Risk in Half
Researchers in China studied over 2,000 adults aged 40 and older to understand which daily habits protect against stroke. They found that eating plenty of …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Predict Stroke Risk in People With High Cholesterol
Researchers created a new prediction tool to help doctors identify which people with high cholesterol are most likely to have a stroke. Using information from …
Read MoreVitamin K1 May Protect Brain Cells During Stroke
Researchers discovered that vitamin K1 (a nutrient found in leafy greens) may help protect brain cells from damage during a stroke. When the brain doesn't get …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Help Prevent Second Heart Attacks and Strokes
Researchers studied people who had already experienced heart problems to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent future heart attacks and …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Stroke Risk Earlier
Researchers studied the blood of 786 people to find chemical markers that could help predict who might have a stroke. Using advanced technology to analyze …
Read MoreSimple Habits Can Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Older Adults
Researchers studied over 17,000 older adults in China who have high blood pressure to see if healthy habits could protect them from stroke. They found that …
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