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Open Access Government looks at the wider work of The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the U.S. when it comes to reducing the burden of neurological disease and how they are supporting stroke research

Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia

Public Health England (PHE) is calling for adults to take a free, online Heart Age Test, which will provide an immediate estimation of their 'heart age' to help prevent heart attacks and strokes

Esmee Russell from the Stroke Association reveals the extent of stroke as a major health issue in the UK today

Australian Stroke Foundation details the impact that a stroke can have on people of all ages plus how it can be prevented and treated

Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way they are assessed and treated A team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that a chemical routinely given to stroke patients undergoing brain scans can leak into their...

Statistics released by Public Health England have found that over a third of first-time strokes happen in middle-aged adults In England, one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime, and new statistics released by Public Health England (PHE) show that 57,000 people had their first-time stroke in 2016. It...

A new drive from the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) to help prevent heart attacks and strokes has been announced today

Jukka Putaala from the European Stroke Organisation outlines the effects of stroke in young people compared to stroke in the older generation

Professor Saverio Pavone, of the European Laboratory for Non Linear Spectroscopy and Department of Physics highlights the latest advances in stroke research

Frederic Destrebecq, Vinciane Quoidbach and Alison Turner at the European Brain Council discuss improvements in stroke care, awareness-raising and early detection Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality among adults. It is the third cause of death worldwide and the first cause of acquired disability.1 Despite improvements in...

Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but research into spontaneous brain plasticity could offer hope for recovery Among the main causes of brain injury, ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke burdens the life of hundreds of thousands of people each year. Approximately half of the survivors are susceptible...

After a stroke, neuroplasticity contributes to spontaneous recovery; exactly how, Professor Francesco Pavone and colleagues are investigating Cerebral stroke often leaves victims with significant psychical and physical impairments – from vision problems to aphasia and motor deficits. It is the number one cause of adult disability worldwide, and have a...

Takeshi Yamada, Professor from Daiichi Institute of Technology, describes the algorithm “DPTM” for continuous authentication with behavioural biometrics, beginning with the current device security outlook.

Cannabis is the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. Latest estimates from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) indicate that about 23 million (8%) adults (15-64 years old) used cannabis in 2022

While we have not yet seen the full health impact of continuous vape usage, the new UK Disposable Vape Ban may be a welcome first step in limiting the impact of what many believe could have become the next health crisis.

We spoke with Parkinson’s UK, an organisation dedicated to funding important research and supporting those affected by Parkinson’s, about the prevalence, impact, and management of the condition.

In the second article of this five-part series, Dr Millie Nakatsuka discusses the barriers that contribute to the overuse of neuroimaging associated with the diagnosis of acute vestibular syndrome and proposes systemic reform.

Humans possess 2-4 million sweat glands and these produce 2-4 L of sweat per day. During exercise, sweating can increase to 3-4 L per hour. But despite sweating being such a common bodily function, many of us know little about it.

Drawing on the charity’s work, Dr Steven Cox, Chief Executive of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), explains why the UK Government must re-think its approach to specialist cardiac screening to reduce mortality among young people with conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death.