Stroke: a medical condition where brain cells die from interrupted blood flow; ischemic or hemorrhagic.
Northern Ireland is considering measures to curb obesity by restricting where unhealthy foods are placed in shops and online, mirroring policies in England and Wales. The Department of Health and the FSA have launched a consultation, arguing that price, placement and marketing influence purchases and contribute to obesity. Critics warn about effects on low-income families.
Harvey has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome and is autistic and blind. Prices say he weighs just under 30 stone and faces heart-risk due to obesity. Doctors and private attempts at weight-management are discussed as Price details daily care and past contact attempts with his birth father, Dwight Yorke.
New observational data suggests Shingrix vaccination in older adults is associated with lower cardiovascular risk and reduced dementia incidence over multi-year follow-ups. Studies compare Shingrix to Zostavax and find reductions in heart disease, stroke, and dementia, with stronger signals in men for heart outcomes.
A Berlin-led study presented at the ESC Congress finds higher blood levels of xylitol are associated with increased risk of major cardiovascular events. The association is dose-dependent and persists across age and risk factors, prompting calls for further research.
A seven-year study of about 41,000 adults in South Korea finds that modest weekend catch-up sleep—about 1 hour 27 minutes—reduces the risk of high blood pressure by up to 9%, with larger benefits for physically inactive individuals. Excessive weekend sleep (>4 hours) may offset gains. Findings were presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Munich.
Investors have pushed new biotech winners — from Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide pill to startups tackling baldness and targeted autoimmune drugs — while market enthusiasm has cooled for some forecasts. Novo Nordisk has released a daily weight‑loss pill used by over 1.5 million people; hair‑loss startups have sent small caps soaring; India’s low‑cost GLP‑1 generics have underperformed expectations.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
A UK study involving nearly 1 million adults has found that drinking beverages at very hot temperatures is associated with a higher risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The risk rises with frequency, but overall numbers remain small. Experts urge cooling drinks before consumption and maintaining other protective habits.
Lawsuits allege GLP-1 diabetes drugs may cause nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), an eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dispute the claims as regulators review data; meanwhile trials and studies show mixed signals about risk.
BBC reports that Northern Ireland’s thrombectomy service has expanded to 24/7 operation following £5m PfG funding, enabling rapid treatment for brain-stem stroke patients. Gemma O’Hara credits the change with a major recovery after a stroke that previously carried time-of-day limits. A cardiology and stroke context underscores lifesaving impact.