Be Well: Understanding Strokes and Knowing the Warning Signs
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death, according to the American Stroke Association and they're also a leading cause of disability across the U.S. Dr. Reade De Leacy, a neurosurgery specialist, joined Cheddar News to talk about the importance of response time when treating patients that have suffered strokes. "In stroke, especially in major stroke, two million brain cells are lost for every minute of delay in treatment so time really, really critical," he said.
Five-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Missy Franklin was at the top of her sport when a shoulder injury forced her to retire. After that, her father was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that forced her family to come together to support him. Now Franklin is working with Otsuka Pharmaceutical to raise awareness of genetic diseases and ADPKD, the disease that affected her father.
Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls.
Kamili Bell Hill, author of "Happy Plants, Happy You: A Plant-Care & Self-Care Guide for the Modern Houseplant Parent," explains what you can do to make your houseplants thrive.
Marci Hopkins, recovery expert and author of "Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles," talks about her own intergenerational experience with addiction that drove her to make changes and help others.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it will expand its infectious disease surveillance programs at major airports around the country.
