1 hour ago | AARP

More research confirms the findings of 18 previous studies that vitamin supplements do not protect from cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease or stroke.
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Heat Stroke, Deyhydration, Heat Exhaustaion Prevention

1 hour ago | AARP

Older adults are more at risk for heat-related illnesses.... Know the signs of, and how to prevent, heat stroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion.
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Acute Stroke Treatment - Helsinki Hospital Beats Expectations in Fast and Reliable Diagnosis

7 hours ago | Medindia Health

Stroke thrombolysis treatment has beaten expectations in providing clot-busting thrombolytic therapy to prevent permanent stroke caused by acute cerebral ischemia in Helsinki...
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Increased Smoking may Up Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder

1 day ago | Medindia Health | 2 articles

Risk of heart rhythm disorder also known as atrial fibrillation is high when you smoke more which may result in a stroke or may up the risk of dying prematurely.
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How fast can acute stroke treatment become to still be reliable?

1 day ago | ScienceDaily

Every day roughly three new stroke suspects are rushed by ambulance to Helsinki University Hospital Emergency Department to be considered for urgent clot-busting thrombolytic...
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More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat

1 day ago | Health

SUNDAY, Aug. 10 Because aging affects the body's ability to respond to summer heat, older adults are particularly at risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat...
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Delivery of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Helsinki beats expectations

2 days ago | News Medical

Neurologists around the world are aware that the delivery of thrombolytic treatment for stroke in Helsinki University Hospital, Finland, is freaking fast - but is it too fast?
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Treatment effect of apixaban consistent regardless of history of falls

2 days ago | Healio

Renato D. Lopes In a subanalysis of the ARISTOTLE trial, history of falls had no bearing on the improved safety and efficacy of apixaban vs. warfarin in patients with...
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Thanks to Physicians, Nearly 7,000 Strokes Have Been Prevented in the UK

2 days ago | Medindia Health

Nearly 7,000 Strokes have been prevented in the year 2000 to 2016, because of general physicians who have prescribed the eligible atrial fibrillation patients with blood...
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More Bleeding on NOACs Seen in Kidney Disease?

2 days ago | MedPageToday

Stroke prevention similar to warfarin in observational study
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Valproic acid-induced autism in young children reduced with curcumin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder. A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that... Read more ...

For Effective Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma Test the Urine and Blood

Multiple myeloma can be detected by urine test as well as the serum of our blood, say pathologists. Urine test though an age-old diagnostic tool is still very effective in... Read more ...

Migraine May Increase Ear Disorders

Increased risk of developing ear disorders like tinnitus is seen in people with chronic migraines when compared to those without a headache. Read more ...

Massive Genome Havoc in Breast Cancer Revealed

One of the most detailed maps ever made of structural variations in a cancer cell's genome has been revealed by researchers. Read more ...

Intensive Care Patients' Muscles Unable to Use Fats for Energy: Study

Muscle wasting increases length of intensive care unit stay and mortality, and hence it is important that we identify better ways to ensure that nutrition and rehabilitation... Read more ...

Recalled Honey Smacks still on store shelves; more people sick

Some retailers are still selling recalled Kellogg's Honey Smacks responsible for an expanding nationwide Salmonella outbreak, spurring the FDA to once again urge consumers to... Read more ...

Fat-Loss Coach Says Do These 6 Things For 2 Weeks to Start Losing Weight

A post shared by Carter Good • Fat loss Coach on Jul 3, 2018 at 7:59am PDT Trying to lose weight but struggling with how to get started and be successful? With so much... Read more ...

Kidney Trauma from Gunshot Wounds, Other Injuries: Is Surgery the Best Option?

Doctors exploring the best approach for treating penetrating kidney trauma from gunshot wounds and other injuries found that conservative, non-surgical management is a feasible... Read more ...

Testosterone Therapy Offers New Hope for Cancer Patients

Testosterone is effective at fighting cachexia or loss of body mass in cancer patients and can help improve quality of life in cancer patients. Read more ...

Routine Screening and Treatment for Opioid Abuse Recommended to Reduce...

Opioid abuse in US can be cut down if health care providers routinely screen and treat patients for opioid abuse when they come to clinics and hospitals seeking other services. Read more ...