Articles for Tag: "brain damage"

Does binge watching TV increase your risk for dementia? 
Does binge watching TV increase your risk for dementia?
You may need a new leisure time activity.
3 things that increase your stroke risk  Featured
3 things that increase your stroke risk
Simple life changes can make a big difference in decreasing your stroke risk.
10-year-old hero recognized these life-threatening symptoms 
10-year-old hero recognized these life-threatening symptoms
Kimberly’s daughter saved her life.
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission? 
Can the Zika virus spread through sexual transmission?
The CDC is investigating 14 cases of the virus spreading from male to female through sex. An expert weighs in on the role this is playing in the growing outbreak.
How paramedics can play a bigger role in stroke care 
How paramedics can play a bigger role in stroke care
Magnesium sulfate could help first responders provide lifesaving care when seconds count.
Joan Rivers’ condition raising questions on life support  Featured
Joan Rivers’ condition raising questions on life support
The TV star’s medical condition is shedding light on critical care measures.
Concussions may cause memory problems in the long-run 
Concussions may cause memory problems in the long-run
A new study says even mild and moderate traumatic brain injuries could be causing more long-lasting damage.