Cardiology

'Cafeteria diet' hastens stroke risk

The fat- and sugar-rich Western diet leads to a lifetime of health problems, dramatically increasing the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

Other

Toxic gas in dogs' vomit a threat to vets: CDC

(HealthDay) -- Dogs who accidentally eat a commercial poison to combat gophers and moles can emit a toxic gas that can sicken veterinary staff, a new report indicates.

Health

Pellet guns and children

Last week an eighth-grader in Brownsville was shot and killed when he refused to stand down and lower his weapon.

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