When does fainting require medical attention?

Scottsdale, Arizona - Fainting happens when your brain doesn’t get enough blood, and that causes you to briefly lose consciousness. In many cases, fainting is not a reason for concern. But, in some people - particularly in those with a history of heart problems or those who faint while exercising - fainting may be caused by a more serious underlying medical condition. In those cases, a health care provider should assess it as soon as possible.

Understanding depression and the gender gap

Scottsdale, Arizona - Some mood changes and depressed feelings occur with normal hormonal changes. But hormonal changes alone don't cause depression. Other biological factors, inherited traits, and personal life circumstances and experiences are associated with a higher risk of depression. Here's what contributes to depression in women.

Koch Foods Inc. Recalls Beef Products

Washington, DC - Koch Foods, Inc., a Fairfield, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 119,480 pounds of beef rib-shaped patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue plastic pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

First-aid strategy called PRICE

Yuma, Arizona - There's an easy way to remember what to do when you twist an ankle, injure a muscle or suffer any other mild sprain or strain. It's a first-aid  strategy called PRICE.

Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients

Arlington, Virginia - Depression, even when undiagnosed, can have many negative effects on cardiovascular patients, including poor healthcare experiences, more use of healthcare resources and higher health costs, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in quality of care and outcomes research in cardiovascular disease and stroke for researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers.