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  • Stroke rates nearly doubled among adults 20 to 54 in Cincinnati region since 1990s
    on September 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults, according to a study published in Neurology. Researchers found that strokes among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over nearly three decades, even as short-term survival after stroke improved.

  • Study reviews potential health effects of mobile phone use during pregnancy
    on September 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    A systematic review of the scientific literature on mobile phone use during pregnancy and fetal outcomes examines the potential health effects of exposure. While some studies included in the review found no significant association between short- or long-term mobile phone use and major pregnancy outcomes, most associated prolonged or intensive use with a range of adverse outcomes, particularly cardiovascular abnormalities and shorter gestational duration.

  • Transient ischemic attack associated with increased risk of dementia
    on September 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that a transient ischemic attack causes dementia; it only shows an association.

  • Collagen scaffolding helps cancer cells survive inside nutrient-starved tumors
    on September 23, 2026 at 7:40 pm

    In a study focused on aggressive breast and pancreatic cancers, scientists have discovered how tumors surrounded by a protective “scaffold” of dense, scar-like tissue manage to thrive—despite the scaffold severely restricting the blood supply and nutrient delivery essential for growth.

  • Decades of aerobic exercise may help older adults age with more resilience
    on September 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Doctors have long recommended investing in physical health for its potential long-term benefits, especially as we age. Over 30 years, regular exercise might help preserve our functional ability.