Joe K. Hall

Stroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when there is damage to the brain either due to bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke) or blockage of blood flow (ischemic stroke).

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25 Stroke Symptoms Every Woman Should Know A stroke occurs when something blocks blood flow to the brain. But, stroke symptoms in women can look differently and tend to be harder to pinpoint.

Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing.

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Ear tube surgery: Procedure, recovery, and more Surgeons may perform ear tube surgery in children with chronic ear infections or persistent fluid in the middle ear. It involves inserting ear tubes. Learn more here.

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. It affects about one-third of the general population and is characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

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What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. People with insomnia struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. Over time, this increases your risk of health issues.

Taltz is a brand-name subcutaneous injection prescribed for plaque psoriasis and some other autoimmune conditions. It contains the active ingredient ixekizumab. It’s unknown whether Taltz is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Taltz and pregnancy, breastfeeding, and more Learn about Taltz and the effects it might have on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and birth control.