Strokes are silent and deadly killers and are often unrecognized by the victims. Since people may not know the symptoms, strokes become ignored which can jeopardize health dramatically. Learning and recognizing the signs of a stroke are vital in limiting the damages.
Feeling sluggish? Maybe you should head over to your nearest Starbuck’s and order a Quadriginoctuple Frap.
If you’re hungry, maybe you should try skipping.
Researchers at Northwestern University discovered a relationship between encoding speech sounds and understanding meaning in children suffering from dyslexia. The study showed the importance of teaching dyslexic children how to encode certain sounds, which can improve their abilities to read.
On Sunday morning in Toronto, a baby girl was declared dead, and a sheet was placed over her body.
Here is some bad news for office workers: a study conducted by researchers from Kansas State University has found that sitting down for long stretches of a time can increase your risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even some types of cancer.
Plastic surgeries in the U.S. have recorded a growth for the third consecutive year, say statistics reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In 2012, more than 14 million plastic surgeries were performed in the country, which is 5 percent higher than 2011. However, there were fewer takers for breast augmentation surgeries.
The recent meningitis outbreak linked to compounding pharmacy has shown how important it is to be able to locate the center of the outbreak and how people must be equipped to deal with such emergencies. Now, you may not be a disease detective, but you can play a game of disease investigation at home.
Use of robotically-assisted hysterectomy for minor gynecological conditions is on the rise in the U.S., despite the fact that these surgeries are costlier than traditional hysterectomy and have little short-term benefit, according to a new study.
High-fat diet may be contributing to the increasing diagnosis of ADHD in U.S. children. A new study from University of Illinois has found a significant link between high fat diet diets and brain conditions that affect learning abilities like ADHD.
Short telomere length is associated with increased odds of falling ill due to common cold, says a new study.
Officials are investigating a mysterious incident that broke out in an Oregon hospital after a 11-year-old cancer survivor who caught on fire.
The traditional Chinese martial art, Tai Chi, seems to have more benefits for the body and mind. A study conducted by Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae indicates the physical benefits Tai Chi has on stroke survivors. The slow movements and controlled breathing found in Tai Chi appears to help stroke survivors with their balance, preventing possible falls from happening.
Clara Cowell did not even quit smoking because of her health.
It’s one of parents’ worst nightmares.