Tag: stroke

In a startling new discovery, scientists have found plastic particles embedded in the arteries of stroke patients—raising urgent concerns about how deeply plastic pollution...

When it comes to strokes, time is everything. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood...

Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes have been widely promoted as a way to enjoy sweetness without the calories. However, emerging research suggests that some...

A rapid response to someone having a stroke can mean the difference between minor damage and long-term disability. According to the National Institute of Neurological...

Despite continuing advancements in modern medicine, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America. An estimated 610,000 Americans die every single...

It can be uncomfortable and frustrating when it happens, but could it also be more than a nuisance - perhaps a sign of a...

When the dark days of winter set in, the bright faces of citrus fruits are there to cheer us up. Citrus fruits are not...

For years, the myth has been perpetrated that self-manipulating your neck, or seeking relief from a chiropractor when you get the urge to crack...

For some, grapefruit can be an acquired taste. If you don’t love this tart citrus fruit, you may want to give it a second...

According to ophthalmologist Andrew Iwach, “The eye is a unique window into health. It’s the only place in the body where, without surgery, we...