Brain Injury May Raise Stroke Risk
Study of more than 1 million people found link but not cause and effect Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuryread the full article
‘Hyperconnectivity’ Seen in Brains of Children with Autism
Findings suggest brain imaging could potentially speed diagnosis Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism, MRI Scansread the full article
Owning a Pet May Protect You from Heart Disease
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Varied Quality of CPR among EMS, Hospitals Hurts Survival
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Drug Combo May Reduce Risk of Second Stroke
After small or mini-stroke, aspirin plus Plavix tied to lower odds of another event Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Strokeread the full article
Think You’re Stressed? Maybe You Should Have Your Heart Checked
Those who thought pressure was affecting their health twice as likely to suffer heart attack, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Mental Health, Stressread the full article
C-Sections in U.S. Stable After 12-Year Rise: CDC
Guidelines discouraging early elective deliveries may have helped Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth, Health Statisticsread the full article
The 4th and Fireworks
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Heavy Drinkers Have More Post-Surgery Problems
People who have more than a couple of alcoholic drinks every day tend to have more complications after surgery than teetotalers or light drinkers, according to a review of past studies.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: After Surgery, Alcoholread the...
NBA Players Often Retire After Achilles Tear
Many professional basketball players who rupture their Achilles tendon never make it back for another season, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heel Injuries and Disorders, Sports Injuriesread the full article