How to Recognize A Stroke

Chances of surviving a brain attack are greater if the time between the onset and the start of treatment is minimal. Here are symptoms to recognize a stroke, knowing them could reduce the likelihood of the person being severely disabled.

1. Confusion and trouble speaking
2. Difficulty moving
3. Severe headache
4. Numbness of one side of the body
5. Weakness of the face, an arm or a leg
6. Visions and perceptions problems

Learn more about these symptoms.

Calcium Plus Vitamin-D Good Against Melanoma

In a randomized controlled trial of calcium and vitamin-D supplements, researchers found a trend towards protection of the skin from melanoma. Researchers wanted to evaluate the impact on bone health and fracture. For the study 36, 282 post menopausal women age 50-79 were followed for a mean period of 7 years. They were given either 400 iu of vitamin D3 plus 1000mg of calcium, or a placebo. Researchers found that the women with non-melanoma skin cancer, who took the combination supplements developed 57% fewer melanomas than those who did not take the supplements.

Read the results of the study in more detail.