Tag:

American Heart Association

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…
Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled
Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled More than two years after a UPenn student from New Jersey died, her family has settled their wrongful death suit against Panera. Sarah Katz, of Jersey City, died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Sept. 10, 2022, according to her obituary.  The 21-year-old's death came shortly after she drank "Charged Lemonade" at the Panera located at 200 South 40th Street, in Philadelphia, according to the lawsuit filed on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, by Kline & Specter, P.C. on behalf of Jill and Michael Katz. The lawsuit settled out of court and the case was dismissed on Monday, Oct. 7, acc…