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Oral health is a major driver of ischemic stroke risk

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 23 Oct 2025

People with gum disease plus cavities have a significantly increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to those with a healthy mouth, researchers report. The findings were… read more.

ProMIS Neurosciences to present preclinical data on computationally-derived vaccines for neurodegenerative diseases at AAN 2025

Written by Charlie King | 17 Mar 2025

ProMIS Neurosciences Inc. a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the generation and development of antibody therapeutics and vaccines targeting toxic misfolded proteins in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s… read more.

Cluster headache may be more severe in women

Written by Charlie King | 26 Dec 2022

While cluster headache is more common in men than in women, a new study suggests that the disorder may be more severe for women. The study is published… read more.

Can the flu shot reduce your risk of stroke?

Written by Charlie King | 11 Sep 2022

Getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in the September 7, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the… read more.

Even with statins, high triglycerides may increase risk of second stroke

Written by Charlie King | 19 Mar 2022

Stroke can have many causes. An atherothrombotic stroke is caused by a clot that forms from plaques that build up within blood vessels in the brain. A new… read more.