A stroke interrupts the blood supply to a part of the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Either event leads to brain cell damage or death.

Hot flashes are the most prevalent menopause symptom and are feelings of intense warmth plus sweating, flushing, and chills. A LOW-FAT, PLANT-BASED DIET (RICH IN SOY) MAY be as effective as hormone replacement therapy for reducing hot flashes.

This is the 10th article in a series on America’s dysfunctional healthcare system.

Much less known, but every bit as real and life-threatening is the connection between obesity and malignancy, the general medical term for cancer.