FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 30, 2025·5 min readOral Bacteria Linked to Stroke RiskA new study finds that the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus is more abundant in the saliva and gut of people who have had a stroke and is associated with a higher risk of death and major cardiovascular events. Researchers compared 189 stroke patients with 55 non-stroke participants, finding that this bacterium increased stroke risk by 20%.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2021·4 min readHormones Are Key in Brain Health Differences Between Men and WomenSex hormones play a crucial role in brain health, especially when it comes to the sex-based risk factors associated with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 30, 2019·3 min readUrinary tract and other infections may trigger different kinds of strokeSeveral infections have been linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke. The strongest link was found between urinary tract infections, which increased stroke risk by more than three times within 30 days of infection.Read More
