Every year, more Americans die from preventable blood clots than from breast cancer, AIDS and traffic accidents combined. Many people are not aware of this gigantic health threat. The problem starts when a blood clot forms in a large vein deep inside...
Two new studies find that acetaminophen and statins can be of great benefit in either preventing or treating stroke. In the first...
In 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD, a 37-year-old brain scientist, had a severe hemorrhagic L(bleeding) stroke in the left hemisphere of...
Many serious health problems are first diagnosed from changes in the eyes. Never ignore these eye symptoms... Sudden Eyelid Droop What it...
Have you ever had a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Before you answer, consider the facts. An estimated five million Americans have had...
Most people do not know the five warning signs of a stroke and what to do if they suspect one. This is...
Living in neighborhoods packed with fast-food joints could increase your risk for stroke by 13%, compared to residing in places where such...
Dental care is rarely covered by Medicare...few retirees have dental insurance and those who have dental insurance often find that their...
Hearing loss typically sneaks up slowly with often imperceptible changes occurring over a period of several years. Most people don't...
Your health insurance might offer unexpected savings. Some group and individual health insurers have negotiated discounts on behalf of their members on...
The World Health Organization estimates that 150,000 deaths annually, mostly in Africa and Asia, are caused by climate change--primarily related to...
The average American drinks nearly 28 gallons of bottled water each year. Much of this consumer demand is fueled by the belief...