Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts

Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton.     Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that’s just not true. 

Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts
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Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton. Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that's just not true.

Study: Deadly 'flesh-eating' genital infection linked to certain diabetes medication

Deadly ties between a type of diabetes medication and a life threatening flesh-eating infection have surfaced in a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

US birth rate hits new low, fewest babies born in 32 years

America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.

The Doctor Is In: Stroke in younger adults

 While most people who suffer a stroke are over the age of 65, doctors say they've seen an uptick in the number of stroke cases in younger people.   

Michigan Senate OKs ban on abortion procedure; gov to veto

Michigan's Republican-led Senate voted Tuesday to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure, pushing ahead with legislation Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will veto.

States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers

Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions.

A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis

More than a dozen states have moved to declare pornography a public health crisis, raising concerns among some experts who say the label goes too far and carries its own risks.

Prescription drug prices will be required in TV ads, HHS secretary says

The Trump administration has finalized regulations requiring drug companies to disclose list prices of prescription drugs in television ads, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Wednesday.

The fourth trimester: time for moms to focus on themselves

Moms spend nine months making sure they're healthy as their baby develops, but what about after delivery? A new survey shows the need for moms to put a little more focus on themselves.

The fourth trimester: time for moms to focus on themselves
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Moms spend nine months making sure they're healthy as their baby develops, but what about after delivery? A new survey shows the need for moms to put a little more focus on themselves.

A resting heart rate can indicate just how healthy your heart is

A higher resting heart rate is linked to a greater risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in "Open Heart." So, knowing your resting heart rate could give you a glimpse of your future.