Airplane noise may be bad for your health

Exposure to airplane noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~8 min

Where are stroke treatment delays worst in the US?

A new study identifies factors associated with stroke treatment delays—and where in the US delays are the worst.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
June 3, 2024 ~6 min


Cambridge research receives £5 million boost for ‘world-leading’ cardiovascular research

The University of Cambridge has received £5 million funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to support its world-class cardiovascular disease research

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 28, 2024 ~5 min

Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study

Even small increases in temperature can stop our brains from functioning optimally.

Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL • conversation
May 16, 2024 ~7 min

Poll indicates many people who take daily aspirin may not need to

A new poll of older adults suggests some who take aspirin daily may be following outdated advice, researchers say.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
March 8, 2024 ~6 min

Eating too much protein can be bad for you heart

"Not getting enough dietary protein is bad for health, but too much might also carry adverse health effects..."

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
March 1, 2024 ~5 min

Faster brain bleed treatment boosts survival odds

"...experts have been wondering if earlier timing was better. This paper, for the first time, demonstrates that it is."

Yale • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 ~7 min

Too much or too little sleep tied to risky changes in the brain

"These findings add to the mounting evidence that sleep is a prime pillar of brain health."

Yale • futurity
Feb. 5, 2024 ~6 min


3 things women should know about stroke risk

A researcher who has studied women and stroke for over a decade shares three crucial risk factors that every woman should know.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~7 min

Black patients are less likely to get go-to stroke treatment

Black patients are significantly less likely to receive the gold standard of care after having a stroke, researchers report.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
Dec. 14, 2023 ~5 min

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