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What You Need to Know About Stroke 05/16/2017 08:00pm • The statistics are sobering: Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. As the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., strokes are fatal to almost 130,000 people a year. Equally devastating, stroke is the leading cause of long-term adult disability in the U.S., creating mobility Cancer Fatigue: So Tired by Treatment 05/16/2017 08:00pm • John Perkins was gobsmacked by fatigue. Treated for prostate cancer through last November, Perkins, 69, was eager to resume his long daily walks through the woods, fields and streams of his hometown, Geneseo, New York, with his dog -- a poodle named Gracie -- always by his side. But although the min Advice for Colon Cancer Caregivers 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Are you caring for a loved one who has cancer? If so, you're not alone. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are approximately 2.8 million cancer caregivers in the U.S. -- devoting, on average, 33 hours per week to caregiving activities. Roughly two-thirds provide care to a partner or 5 Ways to Develop Strong Clinical Experiences for Medical School 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Medical schools are interested in applicants who have set aside time to get clinical experience. Through exposure to clinical care, premedical students can acquire not just a deeper appreciation for the rewards of medical practice but also the challenges associated with the profession. Pursuing wor 5 Ways to Cope When a Family Member Has Diabetes 05/15/2017 08:00pm • It can be challenging to live with a family member who has diabetes. "Having a family member with diabetes definitely impacts the entire family," says Dr. Irene M. O'Shaughnessy, a professor of medicine at the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition at the Medical College of Wi The Overlooked Pregnancy Epidemic: Premature Birth 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Premature birth, defined as delivering between 20 to 37 weeks of pregnancy, is a significant global health concern that often goes unnoticed. In a normal, healthy pregnancy, a woman may be more concerned about the possibility of miscarriage or her baby being born with a genetic disease than whether Spinal Fusion for Lower Back Pain: Weighing the Pros and Cons 05/15/2017 08:00pm • Last resort, not a first choiceLumbar spinal stenosis -- a back condition affecting many older adults -- can mean persistent bouts of back pain and a gradual loss of mobility. Patients are increasingly opting for a type of back surgery called spinal fusion. However, recent studies suggest spinal fus Destiny's Child alum Michelle Williams salutes National Women's Health Week 05/15/2017 01:21am • WASHINGTON — Her voice has promoted female empowerment for years, whether it's performing Destiny's Child hits like "Independent Women Part 1" or joining Beyoncé on stage to perform "Single Ladies" at the Super Bowl in 2013. Now, Michelle Williams is empowering women in a new way, servin Understanding Coronary Artery Disease 05/14/2017 08:00pm • Someone has a heart attack every 42 seconds somewhere in the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, but experts say it doesn't have to be this way. There are plenty of steps you can take to both prevent and manage coronary artery disease. CAD: Dear President Trump: A Letter From 'Mr. Market' 05/14/2017 08:00pm • The search term "Trump's first 100 days" generates more than 31 million results, highlighting the symbolic importance of the 100-day milestone. Despite considerable media attention, investors remain uncertain about the prospects for the stock market under President Donald Trump. Some aspects of Trum When Seizures Are Not Epilepsy 05/14/2017 08:00pm • If you or a loved one is continuing to experience seizures despite treatment with appropriate medications, it may be for one of three reasons: -- Because the medication dose is not sufficiently high to control the seizures.-- The chosen drug is not the optimal choice from among the many available. Should You See an Energy Healer? 05/14/2017 08:00pm • From woo-woo to why not? "Medicine" used to mean pharmaceuticals. But increasingly, people call food medicine, their fitness class medicine, their posse's weekend mimosa ritual medicine. "Everybody is realizing that the things we put in our bodies, the thoughts we think, the people we surround ourse How to ensure your medical wishes are followed if you're critically ill and incapacitated 05/14/2017 08:00pm • It happens every day in the intensive care units of hospitals throughout the country: Physicians ask the loved ones of someone kept alive by a ventilator and other medical devices whether the patient would want to live hooked up to machines. Or, would the patient prefer to forgo extreme life-prolong 7 Strategies for a Long and Healthy Life 05/14/2017 08:00pm • To some extent how long we live -- and how healthy we are -- is beyond our control. A lot depends on the birth lottery: How long your parents lived to a large degree determines how long you will live. Meanwhile, there are all kinds of studies and controversies surrounding the value of diet, exercise Data Doctors: How to remove your personal info online 05/11/2017 08:48pm • Q: Is there an easy way to get my personal information off public listing websites? If you’ve ever tried searching for someone on the internet, you know how many “people search” sites are available online offering information for a fee. What’s even more shocking to so many is the type of