A 15-year-old boy who collapsed while playing football in school in Edinburgh had earlier battled with heart disease, one of the family friends claimed. Andrew Mackinnon, 15, collapsed on Tuesday afternoon on the pitch at Forrester High in Edinburgh. It is reported
University of Kansas men’s basketball head coach Bill Self will be present for the team’s NCAA Tournament games, as he was released from the hospital following a heart procedure. Self was discharged on Sunday after receiving a heart catheterization and two stents
Mark Faulkner, Consultant Paramedic at London Ambulance Service, told Express.co.uk: “When a patient is in cardiac arrest, every second counts. The chance of them surviving is entirely dependent on the rapid actions of others. This includes commencing chest compressions and applying a
The low-carb ketogenic (keto) diet has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years among those looking to lose weight. A new study, however, suggests that a “keto-like” diet could trigger a spike in “bad” cholesterol, which can lead to a buildup of plaque
A drug called bempedoic acid (brand name Nexletol) has been shown to be an effective alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk, according to a major study published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Saturday. Most cholesterol medications
A priest claims he had a near-death experience (NDE) in 2016 which sent him straight to hell. The US-based priest who goes by the handle @geraldjohnson1 Gerald Johnson took to TikTok to share the details of the NDE which he said was
Comment on this story Comment Like many of us, Ted Lasso, the titular protagonist of the Apple TV+ show about a cartoonishly optimistic American coaching a British football team, has strongly held opinions about food. Tea is “garbage water.” Peanut butter is
Most people may not consider sexual orientation a risk factor for heart disease — but a recent study suggests that bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people with an average age of
If you go to bed and wake up at different times throughout the week — or if your sleep gets disrupted during the night — you could face a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study published by the
A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study from the Cleveland Clinic revealed. Researchers evaluated more than 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. Those who consumed high amounts of erythritol had a