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A man charged with firing an assault rifle from a boat at patrons of a North Carolina waterfront bar, killing three people and wounding five others, was a decorated Marine combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient whose last assignment was with a Wounded Warrior battalion. Nigel Edge, 40, appeared in a North Carolina courtroom Monday where a judge ordered him …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Roberta, come here … you gotta see this!” I was upstairs, watching Sunday’s Guardians game on TV. My wife of 48 years was downstairs, finishing supper. She also was keeping track of the game on her phone every 10 minutes or so. This was not a day that I expected much Guards drama. I figured they’d be …

Before a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease hit, there are almost always warning signs, according to a new study. Those warning signs are well-known cardiovascular disease risk factors, but more can still be done to reduce cases of heart disease, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. For this study, …

The One Daily Habit Cardiologists Say Is Quietly Raising Your Risk of Heart Disease  AOL.com The one THING to avoid to prevent heart disease, according to a cardiovascular surgeon  Times of India Cardiologist shares 5 Indian food habits that could increase your heart attack risk: Skip samosas, jalebis and pickles  Hindustan Times Senior cardiologist explains how small daily choices affect heart health  Moneycontrol Nutritionist …

While it’s well-known that issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and not enough exercise are risk factors for a heart attack, many people may not know the early signs to tell if a cardiac event is on its way. Experts say there are designated symptoms that happen in the days and weeks before a heart attack that can be …

Published on: Sept 27, 2025 11:00 am IST There are signs of heart disease that people often miss. These include fatigue and shortness of breath, says a cardiologist. Heart disease doesn’t always hit suddenly with a dramatic heart attack like many people believe. Instead, it usually develops slowly and quietly, presenting as common discomforts that people often overlook. This slow …

I recently uninstalled Google Photos from my Samsung Galaxy S25+. The photo management and editing app has become an overly frustrating experience. While I valued Google Photos for its auto-backup and syncing tools, as well as its introduction of helpful AI editing features like Magic Editor, I’ve been gravitating away from it. Instead, I’ve been growing more fond of my …

There are many little health checks people can do at home ― from checking your pulse to breast self-exams. But one that might be less familiar is the thumb test. Bymuratdeniz / Getty Images It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, …

He noted that imaging is the gold standard for diagnosing aneurysms, and there are medical guidelines that recommend testing based on assessment of certain risk factors. “If someone with a positive thumb test also has features suggestive of Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos, or a family history of aneurysm or dissection, they should discuss it with a physician who may recommend formal …

A healthy woman in Georgia is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest from smoking marijuana. The 26-year-old arrived at her local emergency department immediately after her fiancé found her unconscious on their bathroom floor, forcing emergency medical workers to resuscitate her.  Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors found she had undergone cardiac arrest, meaning her heart suddenly stopped beating.  …