A colleague found her on the floor. She'd had a rare, often fatal stroke.
May 1, 2025
After Jodi Hammell had a type of stroke called a basilar artery occlusion, her recovery amazed her doctors.
Brain Health News
Plaque buildup in the necks of stroke survivors may be loaded with microplastics
Apr 22, 2025
Microplastics and nanoplastics from degraded consumer products have been found in neck artery plaque, with the highest amounts in people who have had strokes, a new study finds.
When it comes to sleep, quality may be just as important as quantity
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
How's your balance? Here's what that could mean for heart and brain health
Mar 19, 2025
As people age, having good balance becomes crucial for staying active and supporting cardiovascular health.
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Mar 3, 2025
What we eat during the day can affect the way we sleep at night – and vice versa. Researchers explain what foods to eat for a better night's sleep.
Shorter chromosome caps may predict stroke, dementia
Feb 6, 2025
The length of telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, in white blood cells may help predict the likelihood of having a stroke, developing dementia or experiencing late-life depression, according to preliminary new research.
Mediterranean-style diet linked to better brain health in older Hispanic and Latino adults
Feb 5, 2025
Closely following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may help preserve brain health in Hispanic and Latino adults, new research suggests.
AI model could use heart rhythm data to detect premature aging and cognitive decline
Feb 3, 2025
An AI model that incorporates electrocardiogram tests could someday be used to detect people at risk for cognitive decline, new research suggests.
Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm
Jan 30, 2025
People who floss at least once a week may lower their risk for strokes caused by blood clots from the heart as well as irregular heart rhythms that can lead to a stroke, new research shows.
She thought she had food poisoning. She was bleeding in her brain.
Jan 29, 2025
From urgent care to eye doctor to the emergency room, Julie Ferris-Tillman finally received a diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke.