A new University of Michigan study challenges traditional low-fat diet recommendations, finding that a more diverse and varied diet is associated with better mental health and quality of life. The research suggests that some fat in the diet can be beneficial when balanced with greater dietary diversity.
A new study reveals that most people in the Cincinnati area can't identify even one symptom of stroke, despite being at high risk. The study found that those over 75 years old knew the least about stroke symptoms and risk factors, highlighting the need for more public education.
A team of astronomers from the University of Florida and Harvard University have discovered a star surrounded by a disk of dust that may be forming planets. The disk, known as HR 4796A, is about 220 light years from Earth and is thought to represent what Earth's solar system looked like in its infancy.
Researchers at the University of Delaware found that older rats instinctively seek out hot spots to combat infections, a behavior that could lead to new treatments for older adults. By providing these animals with control over their environment, scientists were able to induce fever and stimulate the immune system.
The Columbia supercomputer, QCDSP, can perform 400 billion calculations per second to simulate the three-trillion-degree conditions at the Big Bang. This will help physicists understand particle properties and calculate accurate masses and decay rates.
A large clinical trial found that widely used therapy with LMW heparinoids after a stroke has little effect on producing good outcomes or preventing second strokes. However, the therapy may be beneficial for patients with large artery atherosclerosis.
A new study found that low-risk atrial fibrillation patients who take aspirin have a lower risk of stroke compared to those on warfarin, with fewer bleeding complications. The study identified hundreds of thousands of Americans eligible for aspirin therapy and provides new insights into stroke prevention.