Search Result For: covid stroke

An older adult male sits in a living room with three paintings on the wall in the background

Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:31

At which ages might interventions for cognitive decline be the most effective?

Scientists have found that there are certain ages where cognitive decline interventions might be most effective because of the way the brain ages.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 00:00

Aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by boosting immune response

Through a mouse study, scientists have found that aspirin may help prevent metastases, or secondary tumors, by boosting the body’s immune response.

Date: 2025/03/06 - 22:01

Chronic Stress Linked to Higher Stroke Risk In Young Adults, Especially Females

A new study found that moderate stress levels were associated with a 78% increased risk of stroke in female participants, but not in males.

Two plates full of food such as croissants, salmon, spinach, eggs, and toast topped with feta cheese, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of water on a table

Date: 2025/03/06 - 20:01

Intermittent fasting may help prevent blood clots

Intermittent fasting appears to help stop platelet activation and clot formation, which could help decrease the risk of experiencing heart attacks, a new study has found.

A child is immunized against measles with their caregiver

Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:32

RFK Jr. Recommends Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil Amid Growing Measles Outbreak

Health experts have raised concerns about a new CDC advisory that recommends vitamin A supplements as a therapy for measles.

older couple cycling surrounded by hills

Date: 2025/03/04 - 23:32

Boosting physical activity may lower dementia, depression risk

Getting in a certain amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can help lower the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders, including dementia, depression, and some sleep disorders.

older white woman putting on the air flow mask of a CPAP machine

Date: 2025/03/04 - 19:31

CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may help lower Parkinson's risk

Early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea could help lower Parkinson's risk, a large new study suggests.

An older adult holds their head between their hands, elbows opened to the sides, while sitting in a chair indoors

Date: 2025/02/28 - 00:00

Both lower and higher B12 levels may be linked to cognitive issues in older people

Scientists have found that those with lower B12 levels had slower processing speed, and higher levels were associated with more biomarkers of neurodegeneration.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.