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Growing Number Of People Declining Widely Prescribed Medication Growing Number Of People Declining Widely Prescribed Medication
Growing Number Of People Declining Widely Prescribed Medication Losing a battle you cannot see is one of the biggest challenges in medicine. And for many Americans, that quiet fight happens long before the first symptom ever appears. Doctors say a growing number of patients are choosing to avoid or stop taking statins, medications designed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins have been used for more than three decades to manage cardiovascular disease risk. They work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that produces low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, often called “bad” cholesterol. High LDL levels can lead to plaque…
CT Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss' CT Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
CT Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss' A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength. Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said. Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59.  It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match
Indian Tycoon, Prince William’s Pal Dies After Swallowing Bee During Polo Match An Indian billionaire and friend of England’s Prince William died suddenly this week after swallowing a bee during a polo match and suffering a fatal heart attack, according to multiple reports. He was just 53. Sunjay Kapur, chairman of the automotive manufacturing giant Sona Comstar, collapsed while playing at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England, on Thursday, June 12, the exclusive club said on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guards Polo Club (@guardspoloclub) The Daily Mirror reported that Kapur went into anaphy…
Bridgeport Man Who Died In Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State Bridgeport Man Who Died In Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State
Bridgeport Man Who Died In Police Custody Suffered Heart Attack; Officers Cleared: State A state investigation has found that a 52-year-old Bridgeport man who died in Milford police custody last year suffered a fatal heart attack triggered by a combination of drug use, preexisting health issues, and physical exertion during a struggle with officers.  Michael Brown, of Bridgeport, died following an altercation with police on June 5, 2024, in the parking lot of Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road in Milford, according to a report from the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General.  The investigation cleared the officers of wrongdoing in the case.  Employees at Stop &a…
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes.  But a series of clinical trials have led to a major shift in medical guidance — one that could change how millions of Americans approach heart health. The findings prompted the American Heart Association (AHA) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to update their recommendations, advising most older adults against taking daily aspirin as a preventive measure. Aspirin works by thinning the blood, reducing the risk of clots that can lead to heart…
Panel Shifts Advice On Aspirin Use To Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke Panel Shifts Advice On Aspirin Use To Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke
Panel Shifts Advice On Aspirin Use To Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke Federal health officials are changing course in their previously well-held recommendation that American adults take aspirin to prevent heart attacks or strokes. For decades, taking a low-dose aspirin has been recommended to improve heart health, but on Tuesday, Oct. 12, an expert panel from the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidance. The previous guidance recommended daily low-dose aspirin for people over 50 who were at higher risk for heart attacks or strokes in the next decade and who weren’t at higher risk for bleeding. Instead, the updated guidelines recommend that…
Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50 Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50
Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50 The rapper DMX, died on Friday, April 9 at the age of 50 following a weeklong hospital stint due to an apparent drug overdose in his New York home. DMX, whose original name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalized a week earlier due to an overdose that led to a heart attack, according to TMZ, leaving him in grave condition in White Plains Hospital. A Mount Vernon native who grew up in Yonkers, Simmons' family announced that he had died surrounded by loved ones Friday afternoon after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earlier story - Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Gra…
Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Grave Condition Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Grave Condition
Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Grave Condition The rapper DMX is hospitalized in his native New York in Westchester County in grave condition, according to a report by TMZ. DMX, age 50, whose birth name is Earl Simmons, suffered an overdose around 11 p.m. Friday, April 2, which led to a heart attack, according to TMZ. He is hospitalized in the critical care unit in White Plains, the report said. Simmons is a Mount Vernon native who grew up in Yonkers. Simmons lived near the Bedford border on McLain Street in Mount Kisco with his now-estranged wife Tashera Simmons before putting the home into foreclosure in 2016 after filing for bankru…
Judge Was Handling  Family Law Matter When He Suffered Fatal Heart Attack In Putnam County Judge Was Handling  Family Law Matter When He Suffered Fatal Heart Attack In Putnam County
Judge Was Handling Family Law Matter When He Suffered Fatal Heart Attack In Putnam County The Putnam County Court judge who died after suffering a heart attack while on the bench fell ill while he was handling a family law court matter on Friday, June 14. A Legal Aid attorney and a lawyer for children were in the courtroom when Judge James Reitz suffered a heart attack, according to a new report by The New York Law Journal. After performing CPR, court officers using a defibrillator in an attempt to resuscitate him, were unable to revive him, the 57-year-old Reitz was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Reitz had carried out one case Frid…
Popular Fairfield County HS Football, Lacrosse Coach Dies At 52 Popular Fairfield County HS Football, Lacrosse Coach Dies At 52
Popular Fairfield County HS Football, Lacrosse Coach Dies At 52 A popular area high school football and lacrosse coach and former Division I college standout died of a heart attack at his home Saturday afternoon. Jason Cooper, wide receivers coach at New Canaan High School, was 52. Cooper was a captain of Duke’s football team in 1987. For the past four years, Cooper served as an assistant coach for both the football and girls lacrosse programs at his alma mater, New Canaan High School. Prior to returning to his hometown, he worked in the finance field in Chicago. A tight end and defensive end, he was an All-FCIAC and All-State selection and team capta…
Cops Respond Quickly, Save Life Of Fairfield County Woman After 911 Call Cops Respond Quickly, Save Life Of Fairfield County Woman After 911 Call
Cops Respond Quickly, Save Life Of Fairfield County Woman After 911 Call Two Stamford police officers helped save a woman's life by performing CPR while she was suffering a heart attack, according to the Stamford Police. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday when a 52-year-old woman stopped her vehicle on High Ridge Road after she began feeling sick, said Sgt. Kenneth Jarrett. She began calling for help and a nearby neighbor heard her cries and called 911, he said. Within minutes, officers Logan Pavia and Aaron Miller arrived on scene and could tell that the woman was in trouble and having a heart attack.  The two immediately began performing CPR o…