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B.E.F.A.S.T. To Recognize Stroke Symptoms
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans, but early detection can greatly reduce your risk of dying or suffering long-term effects.
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Concussion Treatments Have Changed: What To Know
If you suffer a concussion, you likely no longer will be urged to rest quietly for long periods in a darkened room. Concussion treatment has evolved significantly over the years. As we have learned more about these troubling brain injuries, we know that a more active recovery is ideal.
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What To Know About Children’s OTC Medications
When it comes to calming fevers, quieting coughs or settling upset stomachs, parents often turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medications. These can provide immediate comfort for minor illnesses and ailments, but choosing the right medicine and giving the proper dose is key when it comes to your child’s safety.
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Connection Between Roundup and non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Does Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, cause cancer—specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma? A California jury awarded a former school groundskeeper $289 million in damages from Roundup’s manufacturer, Monsanto, after the groundskeeper developed a terminal case of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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5 Things to Know About Menopause
Every woman will experience menopause when she gets older. Life has very few certainties, but this is one of them.
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Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
Kelly Pozzoli was in her early 30s and in the process of moving from Chicago to Florida when she got news that no young woman wants to hear: she had cancer.
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Kids, COVID-19 and Daycare: What You Need to Know to Keep Them Safe
With schools reopening, many parents will be returning to the workplace and relying on daycares and caregivers to look after their children. Many new public health precautions have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in these settings. And there are steps you can take as a parent for your child to resume the benefits of socialization and education offered at daycares, while reducing their risk of infection.
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Snap, Crackle, Pop: Why Our Joints Make Noise
You may be concerned about the clicks, cracks, snaps and pops you hear from your joints when doing everyday activities, like standing up first thing in the morning, dancing or walking up the stairs.
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How Do I Know if I Have Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is shrouded in uncertainty and fear, and carries a significant social stigma. But greater public awareness of this mood disorder can help us more quickly identify friends and family members who need help. There are usually two distinct mood patterns associated with the disorder: mania (or a less severe form called hypomania) and depression. To receive a bipolar diagnosis, a patient must show symptoms of mania or hypomania.
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Important Facts to Know about Concussions and Brain Injuries
In 2013, 640,000 people visited emergency rooms because of concussions and 18,000 people were hospitalized. The number of Americans diagnosed with concussions is increasing, particularly among youth. Researchers say this may be due to two factors: more young kids playing sports and an increased awareness about concussions, leading more people to seek medical attention after a possible TBI.
