A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity
May 20, 2021
A new study of microbes in a baby's gut suggests levels of some bacteria may predict whether a child will develop overweight or obesity.
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Months after learning to walk again, 24-year-old finally learns what caused her paralysis
May 19, 2021
When Andrea Paez went from athletic to almost immobile, grief nearly overtook her. With determination and family support, she found health and happiness.
Is it normal aging or early signs of dementia?
May 19, 2021
How the brain responds to challenges is far more indicative of the cognitive loss that leads to dementia than occasional lapses in memory, health experts say.
A stroke at 34 rocked her family's world
May 18, 2021
After his wife had a debilitating stroke at 34, Jacob Anderson did all he could to help his wife return home.
Research into Asian American health doesn't always reflect their diversity
May 18, 2021
The health of Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian and other ethnic groups in the U.S. can look quite different, depending on whether researchers group Asian Americans all together or look into specific backgrounds.
Stroke affects the whole family, and here's how to help keep it together
May 17, 2021
A one-day-at-a-time approach to stroke recovery can help families stay connected. A neurologist and a caregiver offer advice.
Orthopedic surgeon becomes patient after stroke at 48
May 14, 2021
Facing serious speech and balance issues, Dr. Mike Knapic put his trademark determination into recovery after a stroke.
What to tell your young teen about their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
May 13, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids as young as 12, it's a good time for parents to listen to their children's concerns – and talk about safety, social media and more.
5 things to know about blood pressure before it's a problem
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
47-year-old mom came home from a work trip and had two strokes
May 11, 2021
In her 40s, Stephanie Gerding had two strokes after busy back-to-back work trips. Through goal-setting and support from her family, she learned to walk again.
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