Amy Yasbeck and Tyler Ritter are using what would have been the beloved comedian's 78th birthday to sound the alarm on aortic dissection, a treatable condition that took his life because doctors initially got it wrong. John Ritter walked into a Burbank, California, hospital in September 2003 sweating through his clothes, vomiting, and gripping his […] The post John Ritter's widow and son mark his 78th birthday with a warning about the silent condition that killed him appeared first on American Almanac .
Amy Yasbeck and Tyler Ritter are using what would have been the beloved comedian's 78th birthday to sound the alarm on aortic dissection, a treatable condition that took his life because doctors initially got it wrong. John Ritter walked into a Burbank, California, hospital in September 2003 sweating through his clothes, vomiting, and gripping his chest in pain. The doctors on duty did what most emergency physicians would do: they treated him for a heart attack. A second test appeared to confirm that diagnosis. They gave him blood thinners. They threaded a catheter into his heart. And only then, during the catheterization itself, did they discover what was actually happening. A massive tear had ripped through the wall of his aorta, the…Open
Doctors were hopeful the drug, which was being tested in a large clinical trial by Novartis, was going to be a powerful new tool to fight heart disease.
We’re hearing from health experts that healthy eating isn’t about one perfect meal. It’s about the habits you build over time. August is National Wellness month, and health officials are encouraging people to adopt simple habits that can help fuel the body and support heart health in the long run. Wellness expert Paul Fulford joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the latest health trends.
In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
Sir Rod Stewart has canceled the final stretch of his One Last Time Tour after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, with doctors advising four weeks of rest before the 81-year-old rocker returns to performing. A statement posted Tuesday on Stewart's official Instagram account confirmed that the British rock legend "successfully undergone a routine coronary stent […] The post Rod Stewart steps off stage after heart procedure, cancels remaining tour dates appeared first on American Almanac .
Sir Rod Stewart has canceled the final stretch of his One Last Time Tour after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, with doctors advising four weeks of rest before the 81-year-old rocker returns to performing. A statement posted Tuesday on Stewart's official Instagram account confirmed that the British rock legend "successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure" and that his medical team is satisfied with his progress. The announcement, first reported by ABC News , means fans holding tickets for shows in Cleveland, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Las Vegas will have to wait for word from promoters on what comes next. Stewart's team did not disclose where the procedure took place, when exactly it happened, or what diagnosis…Open
Good news for coffee lovers! New guidance suggests up to five cups of coffee a day may actually be safe and linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. But how much is too much? Dr. Chauncey Crandall explains how to find your personal “sweet spot.”
Dr. Chauncey Crandall joined “Bianca Across the Nation” to discuss the benefits of Lipfendra, a daily pill recently approved by the FDA designed to dramatically lower bad cholesterol by nearly 60%.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pill that lowers cholesterol.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a cholesterol-lowering daily pill called Lipfendra, expanding treatment possibilities beyond statins and injectables. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: On Thursday, the FDA approved Lipfendra , a new cholesterol-lowering pill. Developed by Merck, a German pharmaceutical multinational, Lipfendra belongs to the PCSK9 inhibitor class of medications. PCSK9 is a liver-produced enzyme that regulates blood cholesterol levels. The pill is the first of its kind, as previous PCSK9 inhibitors were only available as injections. The pill is designed to be taken daily. Lipfendra is intended to help patients with hypercholesterolemia, or high LDL, known widely as “bad” cholesterol. According to…Open
