A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants.

Although stroke is highly preventable and treatable, there has been a rapid rise in the global stroke burden between 1990 and 2021, due to both population growth and the rise of aging populations worldwide, as well as a substantial increase in people's exposure to environmental and behavioral risk factors.

A recent study by Chinese researchers highlighted the benefits of enjoying even a short weekend lie-in that could help a person reduce the risk of developing a deadly condition

Air pollution, high temperatures, and risk factors such as obesity and high blood pressure are driving global increases in stroke, research suggests.

Dr Mark Bratby has explained what action people should be taking to protect their health

A groundbreaking study has identified 23 factors that are behind a vast majority of stroke cases - with some increasing your chances while others could help you fight it