What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
Vitamin D Can Reduce Painful Chemo Side Effects
A 2023 study in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that low vitamin D before paclitaxel chemotherapy may raise the risk of a painful side effect called peripheral neuropathy If you’re starting chemotherapy, ask your doctor about checking your vitamin D levels. Supplementing could be an easy way to help reduce painful chemo side effects, though more research is still needed to confirm.
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