Archive: 18/10/2013
Mental health conditions negatively affect social and economic opportunity
A recent study revealed that adults in the City of St. Louis spend an average of 4.5 days a month in poor mental health, with St. Louis County not lagging far behind, at an average of 3 days a month.
Oct 18, 2013
Why does my stomach growl and make noises?
When people hear their stomachs make noise, most of what they hear is gas and intestinal motility, the normal movement of the intestines. Even when you're not eating, your gut is moving. If you have food in your intestine, ...
Oct 18, 2013
High blood pressure during pregnancy could elevate the risk of a future stroke
High blood pressure during pregnancy could dramatically raise a woman's lifetime risk of stroke, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.
Oct 18, 2013
Overnight dialysis boosts kidney health—while reducing risk of heart disease
Receiving dialysis at home while sleeping not only improves kidney health and quality of life for people with kidney disease, it could also decrease their risk of heart disease, says new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular ...
Oct 18, 2013