Hospital stroke admissions in England have risen by 28% in the last 20 years, with a dramatic 55% increase among 50-59-year-olds, the causes being largely preventable through lifestyle changes, according to NHS England data. Rising obesity levels, poor diet and inactivity were cited as major factors, reinforcing that strokes are also a risk for younger people, not just the elderly.

Alzheimer’s treatment: What’s next beyond amyloid?
In the face of rising global Alzheimer’s rates, a broader range of approaches towards finding a cure is in motion. Apart from the traditional approach