Stacey Yepes, a 49-year-old woman from Canada (pictured left), made headlines on Yahoo news [1]and in other outlets for recording herself having a stroke. The video helped medical professionals diagnose her condition, Yahoo reported.
Do you know the signs of a stroke? Find out what they are: Knowing the Facts About Strokes Can Save Lives [2]
Concussion Controversy at the World Cup
Controversy over head injuries took center stage at the World Cup when Alvaro Pereira, a player from Uruguay, was knocked out during the team’s 2-1 defeat over England [3] but returned back to the field to play.
The Washington Post covered the story and the controversy: World soccer players’ union calls on FIFA to conduct concussion investigation [4].
Here are a few facts from Baptist Health about concussions: Concussions Hit Younger Athletes Harder [5]
Growth in eCigarette Market
Regulators and industry watchdogs are concerned about the fast growth of electronic cigarette brands, the marketing tactics used by them and the long-term health effects of the devices.
Here’s a report from the Los Angeles Times: The e-cigarette boom: Study finds 466 online brands, 7700 flavors [6]
Baptist Health doctors tackled the health risks of eCigarettes: Are eCigarettes a Safer Smoking Alternative? [7]
In other news:
- Germy Checkpoints: At Home and Work [8]
- How Much Exercise Do You Need? [9]
- Watch Now: Miracle Baby Celebrates First Birthday [10]