As many as one in five people — an estimated 64 million in the United States — have elevated levels of a tiny particle in their blood. It can greatly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But few know about it, and almost no doctors test for it, because there was not much … Read more
A fitness and caffeine enthusiast died at the age of 28 from a heart attack — her devastated mother believes energy drinks are to blame. Florida teacher Katie Donnell was committed to a healthy lifestyle — even as she often drank three energy drinks a day and took a caffeine supplement before hitting the gym. … Read more
Nothing is worse than a parent thinking one of their worst nightmares is coming true. An anonymous mom — who shared her frightening story on Reddit — did a double take when she suddenly thought she forgot her daughter in the backseat of a hot car. Thankfully that wasn’t the case — this mom just … Read more
If your morning cup of joe is the only thing motivating you to get to work on time, we’ve got some brew-tal news. A new study out of Sweden suggests your office java may be a latte trouble for your heart. A new study suggests your workplace coffee machine may increase your risk of heart … Read more
Arrest-ed development? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. New research estimates that nearly 50,000 US lives could be saved annually with a one-two punch of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year. … Read more
Daddy lessons. Mathew Knowles is speaking out following Kanye West’s attack on his daughter Beyoncé and son-in-law Jay-Z’s children on social media. Earlier this week, the disgraced rapper questioned the mental capacity of the couple’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir, and claimed they were conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF) in a disturbing post shared on X. … Read more
Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, has returned to social media following Kanye West’s attack on her grandchildren in a vile and unprovoked rant. Earlier this week, the disgraced rapper, 47, questioned the mental capacity of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir, in a disturbing post shared on X. After deleting his initial post, the 24-time … Read more
One of the reasons it can be difficult to spot a heart attack is because while some of the most common symptoms are well known, other early signs can vary and be easy to dismiss. TikToker user Nikki (@martyandnikki) was generally healthy when she had a heart attack at only 46. In a candid video, … Read more
This put the “air” in “rocking chair.” A passenger aboard an IndiGo flight across India said he nearly experienced a “mini heart attack” after his row of seats started swaying back and forth, as seen in an unsettling Instagram video taking off online. “The first time it happened, it was a terrifying feeling,” Daksh Sethi … Read more
It has pot-tential to ease your mind, but cannabis could put strain on your heart. Two major studies suggest that active cannabis users face a staggering six times higher risk of heart attack compared to those who stay away from the drug, even among young and otherwise healthy adults. “Asking about cannabis use should be … Read more
It had a real botty mouth. An elderly Scottish woman was left shocked and appalled after Apple’s AI dictation software mistakenly inserted profanity and vulgar sexual references into one of her voicemail messages. “The text was obviously quite inappropriate,” Louise Littlejohn, 66, told the BBC while recalling the robo-flop. “Initially I was shocked – astonished … Read more
The Prince of Wales has spoken out following the murder of his former nanny’s stepson, Edward Pettifer. Pettifer, whose stepmom was Prince William and Prince Harry’s nanny Tiggy Pettifer, was identified as one of the 14 victims killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day. In a statement, the future king, 42, said: “Catherine and … Read more
All eyes were on ESPN on Thursday as the Sugar Bowl took place a little more than 24 hours after an ISIS-inspired terrorist created mayhem on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and injured dozens more. But noticeably absent from the pregame broadcast on the main network was the national anthem … Read more
LSU gymnast Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes partied on Bourbon Street in New Orleans before a deadly attack that left at least 15 people dead on New Year’s Day. The Tigers power couple were joined by Skenes’ teammate and Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler and his girlfriend, Allie Enright, at a bar sometime … Read more
Talk about cold-hearted! Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it. Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots. Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but there’s been a … Read more
“Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens said he’s still struggling to make ends meet after he was forced to quit his job at a Trader Joe’s grocery store amid an “attack on my privacy” Owens, known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on the six-time Emmy-winning series, claimed he’s “not much better off” today than he … Read more
Jack Callis, the 24-year-old Ravens fan who attacked two Commanders fans in Baltimore after a football game in October, will remain in jail while awaiting his trial. Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner ruled on Tuesday that Callis would remain incarcerated during a second bail review and labeled him a danger to public safety due … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my family lost my mother, who was the rock of our family. Two weeks after that, my family started falling apart. My older brother, younger sister and I no longer speak. My brother and I got in a physical confrontation and haven’t spoken since. A year later, I suffered a … Read more
There’s nothing like turfing the “world-wide web.” A Polish homeowner said he nearly had a “heart attack” after waking up on Halloween morning to see that his yard was enveloped by a sprawling spider web. “Spiders gave my garden a Halloween makeover,” Maciej Wąsiatycz, 28, joked in a Reddit post describing the arachnid metropolis, which … Read more
A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more