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.
A new study published in the journal Science observed chin strap penguins in Antarctica and found that they take thousands of small naps a day each lasting only about four seconds.
The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed federal protections under a Biden administration proposal released Wednesday in response to scientists warning that climate change will likely melt away the rare species’ snowy mountain refuges.
