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Unfortunately, many people dismiss stroke symptoms as minor or think they'll go away if they just rest -- but delaying care can result in denial of an important treatment.

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On May 1, I suffered a stroke. Overnight I lost my ability to speak, write, and read. I'm not overweight and I don't have high blood pressure. I'm not...

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WASHINGTON — Too much salt is hidden in Americans' food, and regulators plan to work with manufacturers to cut back – but the government i...