Shingles vaccine may also reduce stroke risk
Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, is linked to an increased risk of stroke. A new study found that Zoster Vaccine Live, one type of…
New model may help predict stroke risk in adults with migraine and aura
Researchers have developed a simple risk score prediction model to help determine stroke risk in adults who experience migraine accompanied by aura, according to preliminary research presented at…
Vitamin D Deficiency during Pregnancy Connected to Elevated Risk of ADHD
According to a study conducted in Finland, the risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in…
Optimism reduces stroke severity, inflammation
Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those who are less optimistic,…
Single HPV Vaccine Dose May Be Effective Against Cervical Cancer
New research indicates that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop…