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  • Intravenous tenecteplase found beneficial from 4.5 to 24 hours after non-large vessel occlusion ischemic stroke
    on February 10, 2026 at 8:32 pm

    For patients with non-large vessel occlusion, acute ischemic stroke and salvageable brain tissue, intravenous tenecteplase administered 4.5 to 24 hours after stroke onset is associated with a higher likelihood of excellent functional outcome at 90 days, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the annual American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, held from Feb. 4 to 6 in New Orleans.

  • Dr. Oz urges measles shots as outbreaks grow in the U.S.
    on February 10, 2026 at 8:31 pm

    As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, a top Trump administration health official is urging families to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.

  • No increase seen in neovascular AMD risk after cataract surgery
    on February 10, 2026 at 8:30 pm

    The risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) seems not to be increased following cataract surgery, according to a research letter published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

  • Q&A: Can laughter help your heart?
    on February 10, 2026 at 8:26 pm

    Heart disease, particularly a heart attack, can feel like it comes out of nowhere. However, the truth is that certain behaviors put us at risk—and changing those behaviors is largely within our control. Most heart disease risk can be attributed to nine factors that are influenced by our daily habits.

  • Early cognitive stimulation protects brain function in Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests
    on February 10, 2026 at 8:24 pm

    A team from the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has discovered that early and sustained cognitive stimulation can help preserve brain connectivity and memory in Alzheimer’s disease, even in advanced stages of the pathology. The study, published in the journal iScience and carried out with animal models, also reveals that males respond better than females to cognitive intervention to delay the onset of the disease.