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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study found that older adults without pre-existing heart problems are still taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.Health organizations recommend against daily aspirin use for people without cardiovascular disease, saying that the benefits outweigh the risk of internal bleeding.Experts believe that people who have long taken daily aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke may still be in the habit of using the medication.
A new study has revealed that taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease remains prevalent among...

Study: Taking This Daily Medication Is Risky, But Many Older Adults Still Do It

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) belong to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which have become blockbuster treatments for treatment of obesity. Both drugs are based on medications originally approved for diabetes treatment, with Wegovy being the weight loss version of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic,...

Wegovy and Similar Weight-Loss Drugs May Increase Risk of Eating Disorders, Doctors Tell NBC News

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Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Understanding why strokes occur can help in prevention and early intervention. While numerous factors can contribute to the onset of a stroke, five serious health conditions stand out as significant contributors. This article delves into these health conditions, exploring how they increase the risk of stroke and what can be done to manage these risks effectively. By understanding these conditions, individuals can take proactive steps to reduce their likelihood of experiencing a stroke and improve their overall health.

Why strokes occur due to 5 serious health conditions

The findings of a new study raise serious concerns about the risk of cardiovascular problems from erythritol, a common sugar substitute sold under the brand name Truvia, which is also often mixed with other sweeteners, such as Stevia and Xylitol. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, which has become a popular...

Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

Younger adults (aged 20 – 40 years) with OSA were 3 times more likely to experience any type of CVD event than those without OSA. Young adults aged 20 – 40 years with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates than adults with OSA who are > 40 years old, a new study found.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Rate is Greater in Younger Than Older Adults with OSA

The FINEARTS-HF study, which compared Kerendia to a placebo when added to standard therapy, met its primary endpoint by reducing cardiovascular death and total heart failure events. Results from the Phase III FINEARTS-HF study found that Bayer’s Kerendia (finerenone) demonstrated significant efficacy in treating heart failure patients with a left...

Kerendia Demonstrates Significant Efficacy Treating Heart Failure with Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction of 40% or More

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

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Wait, Are People Over 60 Supposed To Take Aspirin for Heart Health or Not?

According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. This means that in just one year, 805,000 people will have a heart attack, with 605,000 of those being first-time heart attacks and the other 200,000 being repeat heart attacks. It’s no...

The at-home test that determines heart attack risk in minutes

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

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Blood clots can be dangerous, especially if all or part of them break off and then travel through the bloodstream.

What causes blood clots?

For decades, sodium restriction has been a cornerstone in the management of heart failure, driven by the belief that reducing salt intake helps control fluid retention and improve outcomes. Heart failure is marked by the activation of the renin-angiotensin and noradrenergic systems, leading to fluid retention. Consequently, limiting sodium intake has been seen as a way to mitigate these effects and reduce edema and other complications associated with heart failure.

Salt restriction in heart failure

Federal regulators indicate that a correction notice issued for the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System constitutes a Class I medical device recall, since problems with the monitoring system may cause severe injury or death for patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve...

Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System Recall Issued After Injuries Reported

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many individuals underestimate the dangers associated with untreated hypertension. One of the most severe consequences of refusing to take prescribed blood pressure medication is the increased risk of stroke. In this article, we will explore why managing blood pressure is crucial, the potential outcomes of neglecting medication, and the link between hypertension and stroke. By understanding these risks, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and the importance of adhering to medical advice.

Why refusing to take blood pressure medication might lead to stroke

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Q) I AM a 63-year-old male and recently I have been diagnosed with having an irregular heartbeat. Before I got medication, I was waking up with my heart beating out my chest. Sometimes it was so slow I thought it was going to stop. It affected my sleeping. I also...

I’ve got irregular heartbeat after having two heart attacks – should I be worried?

A panel of federal judges has been asked to consolidate all AngioDynamics port catheter lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts nationwide, calling for the litigation to be centralized before one judge for coordinated discovery and pretrial proceedings. First introduced in 2003, the Angiodynamics Vortex is an implantable venous access device,...

MDL Sought for Angiodynamics Port Catheter Lawsuits Over Fractures, Infections, Blood Clots

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Emergency Department Visits for Falls May Be Signs of an Impending Stroke Among Older Adults, Study Warns

The findings of a new study suggests that older individuals treated in a hospital Emergency Department (ED) following a fall appear to have an increased risk...

Emergency Department Visits for Falls May Be Signs of an Impending Stroke Among Older Adults, Study Warns

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