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Mounjaro Can Now Be Prescribed to Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

FDA approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro wins FDA approval for a major new cardiovascular benefit

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro received FDA approval for reducing heart attack and stroke risks. This new indication expands its use beyond diabetes and weight management. The drug demonstrated an 8% greater reduction in cardiovascular events in a key study. Mounjaro's approval strengthens Eli Lilly's position in the GLP-1 medicine market. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

New heart attack definition promises better care for women

Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

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Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

In 1969, NASA launched Bonnie the monkey for a planned 30 days in orbit; his condition deteriorated after about 8 days, and the mission was ended early

In 1969, a brave monkey named Bonnie embarked on a solo space voyage aboard Biosatellite III. Unfortunately, his mission was cut short due to health issues and dehydration. Tragically, Bonnie passed away from a heart attack shortly after being rescued from the ocean. This incident sparked significant ethical debates around…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Heart Surgeon Reveals The ‘Huge Red Flag’ He Ignored Before Doctors Found A 99% Heart Blockage

Symptoms we brush off as nothing can be worth a closer look, and catching them early can make all the difference. For this heart surgeon, an unusual change in his health seemed easy to dismiss until it nearly cost him dearly. Read on to see what he discovered and why…

Bored Panda · Aug 27

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

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Tirzepatide Was Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks in Nearly 53,000 Patients, but the Evidence Has Limits

A BMJ cohort study tied tirzepatide to a 32 percent lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death, but it was not a randomized trial.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

Care Health Insurance rejected heart attack patient's mediclaim over ‘pre-existing diabetes, hypertension’: Court says these are ‘lifestyle diseases’; orders insurer to pay Rs 2.1 lakh

Care Health Insurance has been ordered to pay Rs 2.1 lakh after a Delhi consumer commission ruled that rejecting a heart attack patient's mediclaim on grounds of pre-existing diabetes and hypertension was unfair. The commission held, backed by multiple higher court rulings, that diabetes and hypertension are lifestyle diseases and…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

New cholesterol guidelines urge Americans to act earlier on ‘bad’ cholesterol and other blood fats to lower lifelong heart attack and stroke risk. Here's what you need to know

The latest guidance from the US emphasizes the importance of identifying and treating abnormal blood fats earlier. This proactive strategy seeks to mitigate the lifelong chances of heart attacks and strokes. For certain children, cholesterol screening may now commence in their youth, while adults will be utilizing a new calculator…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicine

Bernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion fortune. Now, decades later, his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into stem cell research for heart attack recovery, carrying forward the medical dream he could…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Home Depot billionaire Bernie Marcus' foundation donates $28.7 million to stem cell research that could repair hearts damaged by heart attacks

The foundation of late Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus has committed $28.7 million to stem cell research at the University of Southern California. The research aims to develop treatments for heart damage caused by heart attacks. The funding will support physician-scientist Charles “Chuck” Murry, director of USC’s Stem Cell Center.…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus' foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks

The Marcus Foundation has made historic medical research donations during the past few decades.

Fortune · Aug 14

“Managed to avoid dying, so that was a good start”: Gofundme launched for beloved Metal Hammer, Classic Rock and Prog writer Dom Lawson following heart attack at Bloodstock festival

The decorated heavy metal journalist and author is recovering in hospital – support him here

Metal Hammer · Aug 13

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Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Malaysian traveller dies during Bangkok airport transit

A Malaysian passenger collapsed and later died of a heart attack during a transit at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bernama reported on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

‘Doctors said, continue and you die’: How a heart attack at 23 put boxer Karol Itauma on a new track

Interview: A major health scare put an end to Karol’s promising boxing career, but now he has co-founded Club Eight Three to promote health and longevity

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Dana White opens up on sudden death of UFC fighter Allan Nascimento

The flyweight passed away aged 34, having suffered an apparent heart attack this month

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Dukes Of Hazzard star Ben Jones dies aged 84 as wife pays tribute to 'love of my life'

Ben Jones’ wife paid a touching tribute after the US actor suffered a heart attack on Sunday

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BANG Premier · Aug 10

Dukes of Hazzard star Ben Jones, 84, dies from 'massive heart attack'

Actor-turned-politician Ben Jones, who was best known for playing Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard, has died of a "massive heart attack", aged 84.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges harassment, politically motivated transfers of public servants under UDF govt

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges government employees face a frightening situation due to government wrongdoings. He cited a clerk's death and a doctor's heart attack as examples of stress. Vijayan criticized mass transfers for political reasons, causing civil service standstill. He also refuted claims about the previous Left government's employee benefits. The…

Medical Daily · Aug 8

A Major Anti-Inflammatory Heart Drug Trial Failed, Testing a Leading Theory About Artery Disease

Novo Nordisk's ziltivekimab lowered inflammation but did not reduce heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular deaths in a 6,300-patient trial.

The Independent UK · Aug 7

90s heartthrob reflects on decision to leave Hollywood for Spain

‘The Mask of Zorro’ star moved back to his home country in 2017 following a heart attack

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Katie Price voices fears for son’s health: ‘What I’m worried about is him having a heart attack’

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The Independent UK · Aug 7

Katie Price reveals son Harvey is ‘at high risk of heart attack’ as she struggles with his health

Price’s eldest son was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, autism and septo-optic dysplasia as a child

The Times of India · Aug 6

A 77-year-old had a heart attack on a Southwest flight; after two nurses brought him back, he spent a week finding the stranger who saved him

Patrick McGee remembers talking to the woman sitting beside him as his Southwest Airlines flight approached Phoenix. His next clear memory was waking up in an ambulance.

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