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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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10-Year-Old Bryson Funk Dies Of Heart Attack Day After Baseball Championship 10-Year-Old Bryson Funk Dies Of Heart Attack Day After Baseball Championship
10-Year-Old Bryson Funk Dies Of Heart Attack Day After Baseball Championship A 10-year-old boy died just one day after helping his team win a baseball championship in Dauphin County, loved ones say. Bryson Funk, of the Lower Paxton Township area, suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday, June 12, according to a GoFundMe launched by a family member. His death was later attributed to myocarditis. Just hours earlier, Bryson had pitched the final three innings of his All-Star team’s championship game, striking out the final batter to clinch the win. The photo now circulating with the fundraiser was the last picture taken by his parents — a smiling Bryson, still in unif…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports
Country Star Colt Ford In ICU After Suffering Heart Attack: Reports Country-rap star Colt Ford is in a hospital after suffering a heart attack after a performance in Arizona, casting doubt on his summer performances across the northeast. PEOPLE magazine reported that Ford had a heart attack last week after performing at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row venue in Gilbert, AZ. He was taken to the ICU at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the 54-year-old musician said he's slowly on the road to recovery. "Ford remains in the ICU, with his condition steadily improving in a positive direction," read a statement from Fo…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents
Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents The Philadelphia Police Department is mourning the loss of not one, but two of its officers. Both Kevin Whetstone and Lynneice Hill died on Friday, July 14. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Whetstone died of a heart attack at home. He worked in the 39th District. Rest In Peace playa!!! #kevinwhetstone Posted by Choc Belafonte on Friday, July 14, 2023 Hill died after being found unresponsive in her car.  She was a 24-year veteran of the department, and was married to another officer. Check back for service information.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police
Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Police are searching for a man who pretended to have a heart attack so he and another man could steal two Samsung $2,349.98 televisions from BJ's Wholesale Club on January 16, 2023 around 11:44 a.m., according to a police release on Friday, Janauary 20.  "The pictured male decided to fake a heart attack at the checkout line and as employees attended to him, the other male pushed the TV's out of the store," the Lower Allen Township police say. "It is believed that both males then fled the area in a pick-up truck." Anyone who recognizes our "actor," or anyone with information about …

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Dad Put On Medical Leave After Second Heart Attack Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Dad Put On Medical Leave After Second Heart Attack
Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Dad Put On Medical Leave After Second Heart Attack Support is on the rise for a lifelong North Jersey resident and beloved father who was recently put on medical leave after suffering a second heart attack. Ed Belenguer, who works at Liebenzell Retreat Ministries on Schooley's Mountain, was placed on medical leave after six months of employment after he suffered from a second heart attack, according to a GoFundMe launched by his coworker, Morgan Anderson. Belenguer’s ties to North Jersey extend far beyond his current employment — according to Anderson, he previously worked at Saint Philips and James School in Phillipsburg. He also spent 26…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Triple-Vaxxed NJ Dad, Rutgers Grad Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Triple-Vaxxed NJ Dad, Rutgers Grad Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Triple-Vaxxed NJ Dad, Rutgers Grad Dies Of Covid-19 Complications Timothy Helck took all the precautions he could to protect himself and others from contracting COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic.  He got his first vaccine shot, then the second, and finally the booster. Unfortunately, none of them stopped the Plainsboro, New Jersey dad of six from contracting the virus. He got it just before Christmas and developed COVID-19-related sepsis, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his daughter, Miranda Helck. Then, he suffered a heart attack and died on Dec. 29 -- hours after being admitted to the hospital. He was 64 years old. "For nearly two ye…

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family Of PA Mom, 30, Who Died From Heart Attack While 8 Months Pregnant Support Surges For Family Of PA Mom, 30, Who Died From Heart Attack While 8 Months Pregnant
Support Surges For Family Of PA Mom, 30, Who Died From Heart Attack While 8 Months Pregnant Support is surging for the family of a Pennsylvania mother of two daughters who suffered from a fatal heart attack while almost nine months pregnant with a son. Formerly of White Haven, Samantha Ann Cowin of Pocono Lake died after a severe heart attack while pregnant with a son on Feb. 5 at the age of 30. Born in Lansdale, Cowin was had a passion for helping others and a “generous spirit,” her obituary says.  More than $3,100 had been raised as of Thursday afternoon on a GoFundMe for Cowin and her son’s memorial services. “Dearest family and friends, it is with sad hearts that we lay…

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by Valerie Musson