4 Comments TIL orcas have specialized cultures who hunt differently. In the Pacific Northwest resident orcas feed on salmon and communicate freely, transient orcas feed on marine mammals using stealth, and offshore orcas may feed on sharks. Although the same species, no interbreeding has been observed. by whatilearned October 13, 2021, 6:51 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Ankle Test Tells Heart Risk After TIA, Stroke After a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a fourfold higher risk of bad outcomes. An ankle test detects asymptomatic PAD. by DailyHealthNews July 10, 2021, 1:24 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Migraines With Aura May Raise Stroke Risk Evidence is accumulating that migraines with aura — a transient visual or sensory disturbance, such as light flashes or zigzag patterns– may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. by DailyHealthNews July 3, 2021, 5:48 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
‘Mini-Strokes’ May Increase Risk of Heart Attack “Mini-strokes” or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are known to increase risk for stroke, and now new research shows that they may also double your risk for heart attack. by DailyHealthNews June 28, 2021, 10:21 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Some Minor Strokes Lead to Disability Minor strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are red flags for full-blown strokes in the future. But new research suggests that they can lead to disability in their own right. by DailyHealthNews June 7, 2021, 10:32 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Mini-Strokes May Lead to PTSD, Study Finds Fear, depression and anxiety might follow a transient ischemic attack, researchers say by DailyHealthNews May 24, 2021, 12:35 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Small Heart, Stroke Risks From Asthma Drug: FDA A safety study done by the maker of the asthma drug omalizumab (Xolair) suggests it poses slightly increased but serious risks for heart attacks and mini-strokes known as TIAs (transient ischemic attacks), the FDA says. by DailyHealthNews May 23, 2021, 9:31 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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