March 5, 2024 — There’s a widespread – and long-held — belief that swallowing a low-dose aspirin pill every day can help protect you from heart attacks and strokes. Almost 30 million Americans take aspirin to prevent a first cardiovascular event (“primary prevention”), and nearly 40% of those over 50, around 49 million people, are … Read more
Jan. 2. 2024 – The holidays are a time of togetherness and cheer, celebration and joy. But they’re also a time of excess. Excess fattening foods, alcohol, stress, and other unhealthy things can harm your heart and blood vessels. As a result, the number of heart attacks and strokes during the winter rises dramatically, and … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk appears to have removed a Community Note from his own tweet on Tuesday that promoted anti-vax beliefs. In response to the news that NBA superstar LeBron James’ 18-year-old son suffered a cardiac arrest, Musk suggested that the COVID-19 shot could be responsible. James’ son, Bronny, was at basketball practice at USC and … Read more
Getty Image Elon Musk didn’t waste a second pushing anti-vaxx conspiracy theories after news broke that Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice. You would think Musk would have his hands full with his disastrous Twitter rebrand, but nope, the embattled CEO immediately jumped at the opportunity to blame the COVID vaccine for … Read more
Getty Image On Tuesday morning, the basketball world was stunned to learn that Bronny James had collapse during practice at USC after going into cardiac arrest on Monday. James was taken to the hospital where he spent time in the ICU before being stabilized and is currently resting and recovering. It is a terrifying scare … Read more
Source: Getty Images Lisa Marie Presley It was recently reported that Lisa Marie Presley was taken to the hospital in what appeared to be an emergency. The 54-year-old singer/songwriter is the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley. Elvis famously passed away from a heart attack at age 42, which was possibly brought on by … Read more
Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin made headlines last week when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after tackling an opponent. The 24-year-old was rushed to the hospital and was reportedly in critical condition. The entire world watched the tragic event unfold, with updates of his improvements and recovery going viral on Twitter. Twitter: @BuffaloBills … Read more
In a recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field after making a tackle. The game was only about 10 minutes into the first quarter when Hamlin collapsed and a flurry of medical personnel rushed to revive him. His medical emergency immediately raised questions and … Read more
Jan. 3, 2023 — What can happen if your brain loses oxygen for an extended period? During Monday night’s Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game, NFL fans watched nervously as Bills safety Damar Hamlin lay flat on this back surrounded by medical personnel, teammates, and coaching staff. Hamlin, 24, had just tackled a Bengals receiver … Read more
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition at the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field during a game on Monday night, his team said. Hamlin, 24, was struck in a tackle on the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins during the first quarter of the game. He got up, then … Read more
In a miraculous combination of fasting acting and medical know-how, three nurses rushed to the rescue in a rather unlikely place. A 42-year-old business coach, Sharell Weeams, was swaying and spinning on the dance floor, when her heart suddenly stopped. A wave of blackness rushed over her and she collapsed. Her partner caught her just … Read more