Gerontology & Geriatrics

How intestinal bacteria influence aging of blood vessels

The aging of the innermost cell layer of blood vessels leads to cardiovascular diseases. Researchers at UZH have now shown for the first time that intestinal bacteria and their metabolites contribute directly to vascular ...

Health

Can stress cause a stroke?

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. And while we often hear about risk factors like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and smoking, there's another that often flies under ...

Neuroscience

More can be done to prevent common type of stroke, say experts

Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the third most common type of stroke, accounting for 5–10% of all cases, could be drastically reduced worldwide through health and lifestyle changes, according to NZ, Australian and international ...

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