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Quality Control cofounder and CEO Pierre 'P' Thomas suffered a heart attack but is alive and receiving medical care; his mother publicly refuted death rumors, claiming someone is to blame and asking for privacy as he recovers, while TMZ coverage and fan speculation continue.
Heart attack symptoms in women can be subtler than men's. The piece lists eight signs to watch for (extreme fatigue, indigestion or heartburn, jaw/back pain, shortness of breath, left-arm pain, nausea, and chest pressure) and explains why women may have different patterns. Time is muscle: seek urgent care immediately by calling 911 and getting an ER evaluation with an ECG and blood tests. For risk reduction, prioritize regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, avoiding tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting sufficient sleep.
The Marcus Foundation donated $28.7 million to USC’s Stem Cell Center to accelerate clinical trials of stem cell–based therapies to regenerate heart tissue after a heart attack; the gift is the foundation’s largest to USC and underscores decades of biomedical philanthropy, which has totaled over $2.7 billion since 1989 and supported related initiatives in stroke research and other medical centers.
Dale Alan Weflen, 60, of Sunburg, Minnesota, died August 11, 2026, at his residence from an apparent heart attack; funeral arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Sunburg Funeral Home.
An observational study of about 53,000 people with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease found tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was associated with a 33% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack, over roughly one year compared with sitagliptin; 2.9% vs 4.4% event rates, roughly one event prevented per 70 new tirzepatide users. The findings add to evidence GLP-1 meds may support heart health, but the study’s observational design and short follow-up limit conclusions, and tirzepatide is not FDA-approved for cardiac risk reduction.
Ben Jones, the actor known as Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard and a two-term Georgia congressman, died at 84 from a massive heart attack at his Virginia home, with tributes from family and co-stars highlighting his decades-long career and public life.
Brazilian UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died at 34 after a heart attack in his sleep, two months after his last bout. The UFC said he was found unresponsive and died at the scene; he finished his UFC career 22-7 dating back to 2011, with a June 20 loss to Mitch Raposo in Las Vegas as his final fight. Tributes poured in from fellow fighters who called him one of the kindest souls in MMA.
Former UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, 34, died in his sleep after an apparent heart attack. He leaves a 22-7 record and last fought in June, losing to Mitch Raposo by split decision in Las Vegas; UFC offered condolences to his family and loved ones.
UFC confirms Brazilian flyweight Allan Nascimento died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep; a UFC veteran since 2021, he last fought in June with a split-decision loss to Mitch Raposo, and leaves a 22-7 overall MMA record with a 4-2 UFC mark.
UFC announced the death of 34-year-old Brazilian fighter Allan Nascimento, who was found unresponsive after an apparent heart attack in his sleep. A UFC veteran since 2021, he earned two Performance of the Night bonuses and last fought in June, losing by split decision to Mitch Raposo at UFC Vegas 119.
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, 34, died after an apparent heart attack in his sleep; the UFC announced his death and extended condolences to his family and teammates.
An NBC Today segment highlights that heart attacks can present with nausea and stomach upset—especially in women—alongside subtler signs like chest pressure, sweating, dizziness, or jaw/neck pain. Doctors note nausea can depend on which artery is affected and is rarely the only symptom, so seek medical care if nausea occurs with other warning signs or if risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes are present. The piece also emphasizes recognizing women-specific signs and adopting heart-healthy habits to reduce risk.
A study of 61 patients undergoing coronary angiograms found micro- and nanoplastics in the blood of about 84% of those with active severe heart attacks, with polyethylene most commonly detected; researchers stress that this shows association, not causation, and smoking and air pollution complicate interpretation. The authors suggest reducing daily plastic exposure (e.g., using glass containers) as part of a broader heart-healthy lifestyle.
Italian researchers analyzed blood from 61 patients undergoing angiograms and found micro- and nanoplastics in about 84% of those having an active, severe heart attack, far more than in those with chronic heart disease (40%) or normal arteries (32%). Polyethylene appeared in 97% of plastics-positive cases, and smoking was the strongest predictor of detectable plastic particles. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, shows an association rather than causation and is limited by size and scope; experts say reducing daily plastic exposure (e.g., using glass/ceramic containers and avoiding heating plastic) may be prudent as part of overall heart-healthy practices.
A study of 61 patients found micro- and nanoplastics in coronary blood were most common in heart attack patients (84%), more varied than in those with chronic ischemic disease (40%) or normal arteries (32%). Smokers and those exposed to higher air pollution had higher rates of plastics in their blood, with polyethylene being the most common type. The authors stress that the findings show association, not causation, but suggest environmental plastic exposure could be linked to cardiovascular risk and highlight the need to reduce pollution and smoking exposure.