Know the Warning Signs of Stroke
MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- What would you do if you
suddenly became dizzy and had trouble seeing? Watch and wait? Call
911?
Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord
Cancers
MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- A new laser treatment for
early vocal-cord cancer targets tumor blood vessels while
preserving and restoring patients' voices, according to
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers, who noted that
radiotherapy or surgery can permanently damage vocal quality.
Health Tip: Water Safety
(HealthDay News) -- Swimming is a great form of exercise, but
you and your loved ones need to be careful around water.
Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth
(HealthDay News) -- Dieting doesn't mean that you have to
completely give up desserts. It just means that you should opt for
healthier alternatives.
Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation
MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Memorial Day marks the start
of the summer holiday season, so it's a good time to remind you not
to take a vacation from your diet, cautions Elizabeth Schaub, a
dietitian at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano, Texas.
Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With
Dementia
MONDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people with dementia
who are given antipsychotics, even for a very short period of time,
are more likely to end up in the hospital or even die, new research
shows.
