The main cause of ischemic strokes, which account for 87 percent of all strokes, is atherosclerosis. These fatty deposits, known as plaque, line blood vessel walls and cause blockages. Atherosclerosis ...

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A report is shedding light on the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Health ...

The Missouri DHSS released their 2018-2022 Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review. The pregnancy-related deaths are decreasing ...

Accidental shootings from unsecured firearms are one of the leading causes of unintentional death among children and teens, according to the CDC, and as summer unfolds, experts emphasize the ...

Many people can have polyps and, like Andy, have no symptoms. A polyp can take as many as 10 to 15 years to develop into ...

By incorporating these lifestyle changes, women can help reduce their risk of cardiac arrest and promote overall ...

The data support SKNY-1's potential as a differentiated oral therapy addressing two of the world's leading causes of preventable death. The study was conducted in an obesity and craving model in Ob42 ...

The report by the Royal College of Physicians warned there is "no safe level" of air pollutants as it noted how exposure to ...

Government data reveals a concerning trend in India. Relationship issues are a major factor in youth suicides. Family ...

Exposure to air pollution can shorten people’s lives by 1.8 years - ‘just behind some of the leading causes of death and ...

Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.