Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning. According to health data from more than 9 million adults in South Korea and the US, nearly everyone who develops heart disease and suffers a major cardiovascular event has one of four major risk factors in the lead-up. These factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, and tobacco …
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The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been unveiled. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G are heading to the desert next year as the festival’s headliners, topping the two-weekend bill in Indio, California, on April 10-12 and 17-19. Also slated to perform are Young Thug, The xx, Turnstile, David Byrne, FKA twigs, Addison Rae, Ethel Cain, …
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Cardiovascular disease isn’t age-biased: Today, one in five heart attack patients is younger than 40 years old, per the Cardio Metabolic Institute. And the statistics are even more concerning for women. Earlier findings suggest that women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, than men. Cardiovascular risk also “accelerates dramatically” post-menopause. But …
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A parasitic illness once largely unheard of in the US is spreading quietly, and it’s deadly. Known as Chagas disease, it is carried by the so-called “kissing bug,” a small insect that feeds around the face and leaves behind dangerous parasites. Now confirmed in dozens of states, including California, Texas, and Florida, Chagas is creeping into public awareness as more …
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An estimated one in five Americans harbors a leading risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks, often without even knowing it. Lipoprotein(a) is a type of LDL particle, the primary transporter of cholesterol to the body’s tissues, that can seep into the walls of the arteries. LDL is commonly known as the ‘bad’ cholesterol. Lp(a) is a dangerous form …
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On 17 July, two different NFL players found themselves in two different courtrooms to enter guilty pleas for transgressions they had committed during the 2024 offseason. In California, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison reached a plea deal stemming from his incident near LAX in July of 2024 where he was found intoxicated, asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle …
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The Portland Trail Blazers picked up another victory in the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League Tuesday, holding on late to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 93-87. Portland improved its record to 2-1 within the tournament, yet still remains a longshot to advance to the playoffs bracket. Here are some key takeaways: Yang Finds His Stroke With a couple days of …
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