Untreated High Blood Pressure Greatly Raises Risk of ‘Bleeding’ Stroke
2016-02-18
Threat is even greater for minority patients, study found
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A Third of U.S. Adults Don’t Get Regular, Refreshing Sleep: CDC
2016-02-18
Study finds people who work, have a college degree or are married tend to get better sleepContinue Reading
Could a Clot-Busting Drug Help Treat a ‘Bleeding’ Stroke?
2016-02-18
Two studies suggest that tPA infusion to brain improves outcomesContinue Reading
Smoking’s Grip Adds to Misery of the Homeless
2016-02-18
Average spent on cigarettes was $44 a week, study reports
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U.S. Travelers Seek More Zika Details
2016-02-18
Most intend to stick with their plans — while packing bug repellent, survey findsContinue Reading
For Stroke Patients, Temporary Easing of Symptoms Can Be Deceiving
2016-02-17
Improvements just before ER care don’t necessarily mean good long-term outcomes, study findsContinue Reading
More Evidence That Poor Sleep Could Lower Teens’ Grades
2016-02-16
High school students who hit the sack before 11 p.m. had higher grades on average, research showsContinue Reading
FDA: Wait a Month to Donate Blood After Travel to Zika-Prone Areas
2016-02-16
Four weeks is long enough for the virus to pass out of the body, agency saysContinue Reading
Sticks, Not Carrots, May Work Best to Boost Employees’ Health
2016-02-15
Monetary penalties beat rewards in motivating workers to get healthier, study findsContinue Reading
Race May Affect Risk for Dementia
2016-02-15
Study finds rate highest for blacks, lowest for Asian-Americans, but researchers don’t know whyContinue Reading