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Blood xylitol linked to higher cardiovascular risk in large study
health1 day ago

Blood xylitol linked to higher cardiovascular risk in large study

A large observational study presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Munich found that higher blood levels of xylitol are associated with a greater risk of major cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, or stroke) within six years, with lingering elevated risk over 30 years. The association appears dose‑dependent and persists after accounting for factors like age, sex, BMI, hypertension, diabetes and lipids. Researchers caution that causation cannot be established from observational data and call for further studies as xylitol usage in foods and oral care products continues to rise.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-sweeteners#cardiovascular-risk#health
Shingles vaccine linked to lower cardiovascular risk in large study
health2 days ago

Shingles vaccine linked to lower cardiovascular risk in large study

A US study of more than 70,000 adults aged 60+ found that the latest shingles vaccine was associated with a 9% reduction in overall cardiovascular burden over seven years compared with an older version, including lower risks of heart disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, with men also showing reduced stroke risk. Researchers stress the findings are observational and do not prove causation, and the mechanisms are not yet known, though immune changes from vaccination may be cardioprotective; more trials are needed.

via USA Today|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#heart-disease
Xylitol Exposure Tied to Higher Heart-Risk Signals, Study Finds
health2 days ago

Xylitol Exposure Tied to Higher Heart-Risk Signals, Study Finds

A large observational analysis of about 17,000 participants from two long-running studies found that higher xylitol consumption correlates with a greater risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, death) over several years. The study isn’t peer-reviewed yet and can only show association, not causation, but it adds to growing questions about the long-term cardiovascular safety of sugar alcohols and calls for further research.

via Gizmodo|
#artificial-sweeteners#cardiovascular-disease#health
Wife’s Timely Return Sparks Remarkable Stroke Recovery
health5 days ago

Wife’s Timely Return Sparks Remarkable Stroke Recovery

A Florida teacher suffered a massive stroke at home on Aug. 8, 2025. His wife, a nurse, returned home, called 911, and he underwent a mechanical thrombectomy about 38 minutes later, restoring circulation with minimal lasting damage. He left the hospital in under 48 hours, returned to work four weeks later, and completed a 100‑mile bike ride two months after the stroke. Doctors later closed a patent foramen ovale to reduce future risk. He attributes the miraculous recovery to his wife’s quick decision that day.

via Yahoo|
#health#pfo#recovery
Stroke in a preschooler linked to chickenpox prompts parental warning
health17 days ago

Stroke in a preschooler linked to chickenpox prompts parental warning

A four-year-old girl in Scotland suffered a stroke months after a chickenpox infection, later found to be due to severe inflammation in a neck artery; she spent about eight weeks in hospital and is now five, walking with a walker at school after rehab. Her mother, who founded Olivia’s Steps Foundation for families of children with disabilities, urges parents to trust their instincts and seek urgent care if stroke symptoms appear, noting that signs can be subtle in children and that BE FAST (balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time) should prompt immediate action.

via Yahoo|
#be-fast#chickenpox#child-health
Lung cancer with DIC: pursue treatment rather than surrender care
health24 days ago

Lung cancer with DIC: pursue treatment rather than surrender care

A reader asks about a friend with metastatic lung cancer who had a stroke and developed DIC; Dr. Roach explains DIC is a serious but potentially treatable cancer‑related complication and that there are cancer-directed options (surgery if feasible, radiation, chemotherapy) and specific DIC treatments, so sending a patient home to die shouldn’t be the default. The column also touches on perennial rhinitis treatment, noting nasal cromolyn is very safe and can be effective for some, with additional options (steroids, immunotherapy, Atrovent, montelukast, saline washes, Xolair) depending on the case.

via The Detroit News|
#cancer-treatment-options#dic#health
Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Lola Mary Rivera Dies at 82
entertainment25 days ago

Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Lola Mary Rivera Dies at 82

Mary Egida Rivera, the actress who played Ned Leeds’ Lola in Spider-Man: No Way Home, died at 82 after suffering a stroke; obituary notes she passed away April 15, 2026 in Honolulu, with TMZ reporting the family’s decision to remove her from life support after a coma prognosis. She shared a scene with Zendaya, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland and is survived by her husband, children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#honolulu#mary-egida-rivera
Morning Hours Boost Stroke Risk—and What You Can Do
health1 month ago

Morning Hours Boost Stroke Risk—and What You Can Do

Strokes in the U.S. tend to occur more in the morning (roughly 6 a.m.–noon) due to a rise in blood pressure and blood that's more prone to clotting, with ischemic strokes making up the majority of cases; quick recognition using BEFAST and rapid treatment—clot-busting meds within 4.5 hours or a thrombectomy—improve outcomes. Prevention centers on Life’s Essential 8: healthy diet, regular activity, not smoking, adequate sleep, healthy weight, and controlling cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

via HuffPost|
#befast#health#ischemic-stroke
Heatwave headaches hid a ruptured brain tumor in a teen
health1 month ago

Heatwave headaches hid a ruptured brain tumor in a teen

A 17-year-old girl mistook dehydration headaches during a heatwave for dehydration, but a CT scan revealed a slow-growing brain tumor (a dermoid cyst). She had a craniotomy to remove it, but three blood vessels were cut during surgery, causing a stroke and paralysis on her left side. After months of physiotherapy, she regained movement and even resumed dancing; her family is fundraising for intensive private neurorehabilitation as NHS rehab limits posed challenges.

via New York Post|
#brain-tumor#health#heatwave