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Health NewsStroke Strikes More Young Patients
Stroke rates increase for those under 35, decline for older adults
Health NewsThis Word Isn't on the Street
Street drug-use increases sharply among stroke patients
Health NewsPreventing Preterm Birth
Two new studies idenfity ways that reduce risk of premature birth
Health NewsGive Someone Your Heart
But not necessarily today
Health NewsThe Heart of the Matter
Study finds role of enzyme contributes to heart failure in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy
Health NewsAn Uptick in Ticker-Related Events
Strokes projected to increase among Mexican-Americans by some 350 percent
Health NewsYou're Doing It Wrong
Many patients of asthma and lung disease are using their inhalers incorrectly
Health NewsSacrifice Play
Wake Forest baseball coach donates kidney to player
Health NewsNo Place Like Home
Home-based therapy shown to work as well as high-tech alternative in post-stroke care
Health NewsAre You a Long-Sleeve or Short-Sleeve Kinda Bacteria?
Bacterial contaminations are the same on short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts of physicians' work clothes
Health NewsA Focus on Locus Coeruleus
Focus coeruleus area of the brain shown to play role in multiple sclerosis degeneration
Health NewsDeath by Diet Soda?
Diet soda shown to increase risk of vascular events, stroke
Health NewsRisky Business
Benefits associated with drug intended for severe stroke may outweigh risks for mild-stroke patients
Health NewsThe Poor Just Got Poorer
Poor patients have more severe strokes than those who are more financially secure
Health NewsLearning from History
For Black History Month -- a look at diseases that have historically affected African-Americans
Health NewsPressure to Get the Lead Out
Small amounts of lead can increase a pregnant woman's blood pressure
NaturalProcess This: Babies Who Eat Better May Grow Up to be Smarter
Infant, toddler diets high in processed foods associated with lower IQs later on in childhood
Health NewsWisen Up
February is Wise Health Care Consumer Month
Health NewsSplat! You're Blind
Paintball eye injuries often result in devastating consequences, according to study
NaturalThe Great Outdoors
Outdoor exercise provides more benefits than indoor exercise
Health NewsMore than an Athlete's Foot
Dermatologist warns athletes of skin conditions that easily spread among sports teams
Health NewsHelmets for the Spine
Motorcyle helmet use is associated with reduced risk of spine injury
FDA AlertsMore Okra Troubles from Magic Valley
Recall of breaded okra under the HEB label because of undeclared whey ingredient
Health NewsBreast Cancer Surgery May Become Less Invasive
Removing lymph nodes in the armpit may not be necessary in some early-stage breast cancer treatments