New Approach to Brain Mapping Identifies Region Responsible for Fluid Intelligence
Researchers employ cognitive testing and lesion-deficit mapping to find the origin of fluid intelligence
Stroke
Marijuana Users’ Risk of Complication Doubles after Rare Type of Stroke
After an aSAH stroke, the risk of deadly complications is twice as high in marijuana users
Researchers Unearth Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and the Brain
NIH-funded study suggests immune cells rush through channels to get to injured tissue quickly
Jury Still Out on Aspirin a Day to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
The jury is still out on whether people at moderate risk of a first heart attack or stroke should take daily aspirin to lower their risk
Frequent Sauna Bathing Reduces Risk of Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, placing a heavy human and economic burden on societies
Diet Shown to Reduce Stroke Risk May Also Reduce Risk of Depression
However, the study's author notes that the study does not prove that the diet leads to a reduced risk of depression; it only shows an association
Stretchable Electronics a ‘Game Changer’ for Stroke Recovery Treatment
New wearable device for the throat presented at AAAS annual meeting
Hibernating Ground Squirrels Provide Clues to New Stroke Treatments
Multi-step screening process leads to molecule that may protect brain cells