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Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk

September 3rd, 2010 Comments off

High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.

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Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk

Migraines With Aura May Raise Stroke Risk

August 24th, 2010 Comments off

Evidence is accumulating that migraines with aura — a transient visual or sensory disturbance, such as light flashes or zigzag patterns– may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Migraines With Aura May Raise Stroke Risk

Stress May Raise Risk of Premenstrual Syndrome

August 24th, 2010 Comments off

Feeling stressed out in the weeks preceding your menstrual cycle may raise your risk for experiencing more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, a study shows.

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Stress May Raise Risk of Premenstrual Syndrome

Concussions Linked to Condition Similar to ALS

August 17th, 2010 Comments off

Repetitive head traumas and concussions, including the type sustained by many professional football players, may increase the risk for developing a motor neuron disease that looks and acts a lot like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Concussions Linked to Condition Similar to ALS