Neuroscience

Study finds disparities in stroke care for Black patients

Despite having a higher risk of experiencing a stroke and being more likely to die from a stroke, Black patients are less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments than white patients, a University of Georgia study found.

Cardiology

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to new research from the University ...

Health

Salt seekers: Sodium reduction initiative thwarted by consumers

As a group, Americans consume more salt than recommended by health experts, and when presented with reformulated products containing less sodium, they opted for saltier alternatives, essentially negating a pivotal initiative ...

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