In Matters Of Health

Strokes rising fast among the young

The first large study of hospitalizations reveals 15-to-34-year-old men are particularly at risk. 

What's behind it 

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• Diet soda tied to stroke
• Is poor memory a signal?
• Lack of sleep hurts heart

Lymph node removal not always needed

Some breast cancer patients may be able to skip the surgery, a new study finds.  

What to ask your doctor 

Also: 

• Breast cancer treatment
• What are lymph nodes?  
• If you have a family history