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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  If you snore, grind your teeth or twitch all night long, you could be among the 12 million Americans suffering from a serious form of sleep apnea, called obstructive sleep disorder.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Researchers say that 1 in 12 stroke survivors reported being bothered by thoughts of harming themselves or that they would be better off dead.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The diet tied to highest stroke risk was heavy on fried foods, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, ham, liver, gizzards and sugary drinks.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Hot temperatures can be harmful to your health. Certain precautions should be taken to ensure safety in extremely warm weather.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  With hot weather upon us, authorities are raising awareness of the danger of unattended children in hot vehicles. What can happen when kids get overheated?

Monday, May 21, 2012  The number of U.S. teenagers at risk for heart attacks and stroke has risen dramatically over the past decade.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Typical stroke patients are over the age of 60, but there is a growing trend of younger adults suffering from strokes.

Monday, April 16, 2012  When a blood vessel in the brain balloons and explodes, half the time it results in death. There's a new lifesaving option for patients who can't undergo surgery.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  If you can't remember where you parked your car or you forget your pin number, you're not alone. But are these mental meltdowns okay or cause for concern?

Monday, April 02, 2012  Oswego Hospital confirmed to CNY Central that it is investigating an allegation that it may have improperly treated a patient suffering from a stroke.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  By screening and treating risk factors, studies show up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.

Saturday, September 03, 2011  Study says it prevents stroke and cardio disease

Monday, August 08, 2011  If you're the parent of a student athlete, you probably worry about them playing in the heat. But new research should help ease your fears a bit.

Monday, June 13, 2011  It is important to stay hydrated & cool off as much as possible on very hot days. While this seems obvious, many people could be exposed to danger if you do not stay vigilant.

Saturday, March 19, 2011  One in four Americans has hypertension, many don't know it