WebMD describes the symptoms of a rare neurogenerative disease called progressive supranuclear palsy.

Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a rare occupation-related condition describing either an aneurysm or thrombosis of the ulnar artery leading to upper arm ischemia. Authors review case details.

Broadly speaking, a suspensory ligament is any portion of connective tissue that supports an internal organ. There are several suspensory ligaments in the human body. Some of the best-known are those connected to the breast, the lens of the eye, the ovaries, the uterus and the penis.

A lipid panel, or cholesterol test, is used to determine levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. According to the Mayo Clinic, lipid panels are important in assessing if you are at risk for certain cardiac diseases. Triglyceride values and low density lipoprotein levels (LDL) are key

A new implantable heart monitor has been proven to detect the cause of unexplained stroke. Learn more about unexplained stroke and how the latest developments in science and technology can help prevent strokes.

It's all too easy to feel like a sardine in a can on a long airplane flight. During a trans Pacific flight to Japan I was startled to see that after the movie an image of airplane travelers faced me, an Asian man and woman, with a single Caucasian. To a Japanese narration, they started exercising as

Swedish study finds association, but overall risk is low -- only about 1 percent

While speckle tracking echocardiography is the gold standard for evaluating aortic stenosis, it's not always readily available. Is mitral annular plane systolic excursion still a useful tool?

WebMD explains the classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Study shows that people who were physically active before having a stroke had less severe symptoms and better long-term outcomes when compared to previously inactive people who had strokes.

Vegetables that contain nicotine may offer some protection, research suggests

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of stroke prevention including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

High cholesterol can be treated through a variety of methods, and changing your diet in particular can be very effective. Lowering cholesterol through healthy eating has been shown to be just as effective as drug treatment for most people who have high cholesterol. By focusing on healthy eating and

High cholesterol can be caused by eating fast foods, smoking, consuming too much whole milk or dairy, indulging in fatty meats---pork, bacon and even steak---and not getting enough exercise. While most people realize they have high cholesterol after visiting the doctor, others find out the hard way

health sites pass or fail on informing patients about this stroke risk?

Thai food contains a wide assortment of cholesterol-friendly foods. This article will show you how to enjoy this delicious cuisine when you're watching your cholesterol levels.

A cholesterol ring is seen in the eye when a person's bad cholesterol increases and good cholesterol decreases. The ring is an indicator of high cholesterol, which is a preliminary sign of future heart disease.

Although many people with varicose veins do not experience any physical symptoms of the condition, many others do. One of the most common symptoms associated with varicose veins is surface itching around the veins. Fortunately, there are a few treatment options available to relieve this itching.

Parkinson's disease patients with dementia can lose their mental abilities at almost the same rate as people with Alzheimer's disease, say Norwegian researchers.

Orajel products are leading over-the-counter pain relievers to help dull teething pain, sore throats, denture pain, toothaches, and cold sores. The active ingredient, benzocaine, is safe when used according to the package directions.