A throat-burning haze of smoke from a huge wildfire in eastern Arizona is now stretching all the way to central New Mexico, prompting health officials to warn residents as far away as Albuquerque about potential respiratory hazards. (June 11)
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A promising blood test for lung injury may also predict heart attack and stroke risk as well as death from cardiovascular causes.
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A new study is providing clues to the role of nicotine in reducing appetite. Researchers have zeroed in on the exact brain cells that nicotine triggers to cut appetite and body fat.
Continue reading …WebMD asked stroke rehab experts to describe the types of exercises that are used to help stroke survivors regain the use of their affected arm.
Continue reading …WebMD answers questions about what to expect following a stroke, from recovery and rehab to preventing future strokes and finding support.
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If you’ve already had a stroke, preventing a second one is a top priority. WebMD checks with the experts and offers lifestyle tips that can help prevent future strokes.
Continue reading …Caring for a loved one who has had a stroke can be a daunting task. WebMD asked experts what caregivers need to know. Here are their caregiving tips.
Continue reading …WebMD talked with experts to find out what kinds of medications are used to help patients who develop spasticity after a stroke regain control over their arm movements.
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A new study suggests seeing the color red makes muscles move faster and with more force, a finding that could have important implications in sports and other activities where a quick burst of energy is needed.
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