University of Westminster provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Millions of people have a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, which causes the heart’s upper chambers or ...

In 2023, the burden of stroke accounted for approximately 157 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), ranking second among all non-communicable diseases globally. Although age-standardised ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the US, with heightened risk for low-income and marginalized groups. Outside of genetics, reducing these numbers comes down to improving ...

Confident discussions around mental health start with specialised training Death by suicide is a global challenge and recognised public health priority,1 highlighted in recent NHS suicide prevention ...

As the global population ages, older adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are projected to drive a ...

People with both cavities and gum disease were found to have an 86% higher stroke risk than those with healthy mouths. The study followed thousands of adults for two decades, linking poor oral health ...

Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin ...

A new study suggests that biological age improvements are tied to a reduced stroke risk and improved brain health, suggesting that certain lifestyle changes could help to cut stroke risk and protect ...

NHS England London and health authorities across the capital meet to address the number of Londoners unknowingly living with ...

A coroner issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report after Angela Darlow, 73, missed the critical treatment window ...

The government put aspirin on its export ban list to protect UK supplies and pharmacies around the country are running out. The National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard appeared on BBC Radio ...

The University of Bristol is one of nine UK universities included in a new £50 million 'Inequalities Challenge Consortium' launched by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to ...