Does the possibility of suffering a genuine heart attack without ever being aware that it happened scare anyone else but me? Well, it should if it doesn't, because an estimated 4 million people have suffered these "silent heart attacks" at one point or another. The scary part is that they are symptom-free, so it would be very hard to detect.

This poses an obvious question: How do you check or treat a silent heart attack if there are no signs to point you in the right direction? First off, these are full-blown attacks just like the painful ones -- both exhibit blockage of the blood vessels. Because of this, the same consequences and after-effects could be felt.

There are a couple ways to find out, but these are mainly post-attack procedures. Electrocardiograms can detect these "hushed" versions, as well as hormone tests using blood samples. But if you have any risk factors like diabetes, smoking or hypertension then consider getting checked out. Especially if you feel the potential after effects that could signal heart damage like unusually frequent fatigue or lowered endurance.

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Cosmetic medical procedures are becoming more and more commonplace everyday as technology advances, but there are still serious risks associated with even the simplest of procedures. Permanent makeup, which is basically just tattoos, is one that can easily have serious and devastating side effects. Studies have shown that certain shades of the tattoo ink used for permanent makeup cause allergic reactions in a significant number of patients, with redness, swelling, and even permanent bumps in the skin called granulomas resulting. The especially scary part is that it's possible to develop an allergy to the pigment at any time -- even in a tattoo you've had for years!

I for one would never want something permanent like this on my face, with or without the chance for nasty side effects, but for those who like the idea -- is it worth the risk?

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The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force released a new report on homelessness in LGBT youth. Of the estimated 1.6 million homeless American youth, between 20 and 40 percent are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and are at risk on the streets as well as in the shelter system. Considering that between 3 percent and 5 percent of the U.S. population identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual it is clear that LGBT youth experience homelessness at a disproportionate rate. Once these youth come out to their parents many are told to leave home. Many leave home on their own to get away from physical and mental abuse.

The report touches on the harassment and violence that many of these youth experience in the shelter system and also on critical problems affecting their mental health like depression, loneliness, withdrawn behavior and delinquency. Homeless LGBT youth run a higher risk of substance abuse and risky sexual behavior leading to many sexually transmitted diseases. LGBT youth face the threat of victimization everywhere, at home, at school, at their jobs, at shelters, and on the streets. To learn more information on this topic visit the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force website. Get involved as a volunteer with these youth and become a mentor.

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