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What are the different types of strokes?

All strokes involve potential damage to an area of the brain. And all strokes have the same symptoms — which makes it easier to know when to seek help. But strokes have different causes, and that means different treatments and different recovery paths. Strokes fall into two categories: — Ischemic stroke — Hemorrhagic stroke Most strokes — almost 90 percent — are ischemic. These happen when blood flow through the artery to the brain becomes blocked, usually by a blood clot. There are two types of ischemic strokes: — Embolic stroke — Thrombotic stroke An ...

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people. Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected mpox cases and nearly 300 deaths, numbers that have roughly tripled from the same period last year, according to the World Health Organization. Congo recently declared the outbreak across the country a health emergency. An analysis of patients hospitalized between October and January in Kamituga, eastern Congo, suggests recent genetic ...

What parents should know about measles

You might think of measles as an old-time disease — and you’d be right. Measles used to be a common childhood disease decades ago, but is rare today in this country thanks to widespread vaccination. However, millions of cases occur worldwide every year, and measles outbreaks in parts of ...

Should you be concerned about missed milestones?

The first time your child laughs, walks and talks, are all exciting moments to look forward to — in addition to being important developmental milestones. To help determine how well your child is developing and growing compared to other kids the same age, these developmental milestones are measured at every doctor’s visit. The physical, cognitive, social, language and sensory/motor development of your child will help tell you what you should expect at certain ages. When your child meets the expected level for their age group for any of the developmental categories, their progress is ...

21 mental health facts that can help someone you know

I dealt with fear and anxiety for over 20 years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run. 1. Getting help for your mental health is the best thing you can do. 2. Ignoring your mental health issues will only prolong the problem. 3. Running away from your mental health issues does not work. 4. There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to your mental health. 5. There is ...