A liquid injected into the heart that sets like a gel could one day prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, animal tests suggest.

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 ...

A major international trial has found that daily fish oil supplements significantly reduced life-threatening cardiovascular events in dialysis patients. People who took four grams per day had a 43% ...

A neurologist has shared three things he never does due to rare stroke risks ...

Stroke is the second‐leading cause of death and the third‐leading cause of disability worldwide. Low‐ and middle‐income countries continue to experience an increase in stroke incidence despite ...

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