Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why
Strokes are becoming alarmingly common among younger adults, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades. Researchers found that blocked blood vessels in the brain accounted for much of the increase, while high blood pressure, diabetes, and substance use also became more common among younger stroke patients. Although survival rates have improved, more young…
Read original article on Mind & Brain News -- ScienceDaily →Related news
-
Mismatch between mothers' words and facial expressions linked to poorer mental health in children
United Kingdom
-
Calls for better support on pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day
United Kingdom
-
A protective brain enzyme may counteract aging-associated cognitive decline
United Kingdom
-
Researchers identify molecular pathway that improves ultrasound-based bone defect healing
United Kingdom
-
Good gut bacteria vs bad: what we learnt about antibiotic resistance from a community in Nairobi
Australia
-
Exercise should be prescribed as a core component of cardiovascular care, say researchers
United Kingdom
-
Lactation drug could reduce breast cancer risk after childbirth, study suggests
United Kingdom
-
What total darkness reveals about who you really are
United States