Lymphedema Treatment: Half of all Heart Attacks Undiagnosed

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Half of all Heart Attacks Undiagnosed

The Independent—Patients thought they had pulled a muscle or were suffering digestive problems. That's a problem, because silent heart attacks can do as much damage as diagnosed ones. Silent heart attacks are more common in men, but are more serious in women, as women are more likely to die from this sort of event.

FDA Takes Another Look at Food Labels

CNN—The current standards are based on fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol totals. Food labeled healthy must also deliver at least 10 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamins and other nutrients. The new standards are expected to focus on saturated fat and sugar, both of which crept up under the existing standards.

Less Pain, But Who Cares?

The Washington Post—"The participants had the chance to empathize with the suffering of someone who they thought was going through a socially painful experience," study author Baldwin Way said. "Still, those who took acetaminophen showed a reduction in empathy. They weren't as concerned about the rejected person's hurt feelings."

12 Uncommon Vegetables to Try

Berkeley Wellness—Restaurant chefs and farmers' markets have had a profound impact on the American cook's interest in trying something new. In addition to the multitude of domestic heirloom vegetables, our marketplaces have also begun to swell with less common but delicious vegetables from around the world.

Is Overweight the New 'Normal'?

Berkeley Wellness—What is a healthy weight? If you use the standard cutoffs for body mass index (BMI)-a key method for evaluating body weight in relation to height-it's a BMI in the range of 18.5 to 25, categorized as "normal." BMI of 25 to 30 is overweight; above 30, obesity.