Wayne Swinny, a longtime guitarist and one of the founding members of the band Saliva, died of a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday, his bandmates confirmed. He was 59. “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our brother Wayne Swinny,” the band said in a March 22 tribute on Facebook. “Wayne passed away…
Founding ‘Saliva’ Member Wayne Swinny Dies Suddenly at 59 While Touring
Study Shows a Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, but Don’t Worry Too Much: Experts
New research from Cleveland Clinic (pdf) finds erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, was associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke—but experts said the findings aren’t as worrying as they sound. Erythritol Is Naturally Produced in Our Bodies Erythritol is a widely used artificial sweetener increasingly used in many processed and “low-carb”…
Transgender Hormone Therapy May Raise Stroke, Heart Attack Risks: Study
A new study indicates people with gender dysphoria receiving so-called “gender affirmation” hormone replacement therapy are significantly more prone to stroke, heart attack, and blood clots. Hormone replacement therapy usually involves gender dysphoria patients taking either testosterone or estrogen. It has seen growing popularity over recent years among American teenagers and young adults who identify…
Booster Shots May Trigger Stroke Incidents, According to CDC and FDA
In addition to cardiac events, another life-threatening side effect has been associated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. When is the risk period? Does the flu shot play any role in these events? What actions should we take to better protect ourselves? Summary of Key Facts An increased risk of stroke events has been identified with the…
Doctors for John Fetterman Rule out New Stroke After Pennsylvania Senator Hospitalized
Doctors treating Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who suffered a stroke on the campaign trail last year, have ruled out a new stroke, according to his office. “About an hour ago Sen. Fetterman received the results of his MRI. According to John’s doctors at The George Washington University Hospital, the results of the MRI, along with the…
Study: Acupuncture for Stroke Reduces Risk of Death and Complications
Acupuncture has been used to treat stroke for thousands of years in Asian countries such as China and South Korea. The results of a study published in the international academic journal Healthcare in 2022 showed that acupuncture treatment for ischemic stroke can reduce the morbidity rate of complications and the risk of death. Stroke is…
Stroke After Pfizer Booster May Be Connected to Flu Vaccine: Officials
Instances of stroke following receipt of Pfizer’s new booster in the elderly may be connected to the influenza vaccine, officials said on Jan. 26. One-hundred thirty cases of ischemic stroke, which can be deadly, were recorded among people aged 65 or older within 21 days of a bivalent Pfizer booster, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related…
Europe, Israel Say No Signs Updated Pfizer Shot Linked to Stroke
Authorities in Europe and Israel say they have not identified a safety signal for stroke related to Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine. “As to your question on stroke, EMA can confirm that to date no such signal has been identified in the EU,” a spokesperson for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) told The Epoch Times via…
LIVE 10:30 AM ET: The mRNA Vaccines Could Wind Up in Food Supplies; CDC Investigates Vaccines and Strokes
New food programs could result in mRNA vaccines in the world’s food supplies. This is raising concerns over the potential impact the vaccines could have on people who regularly consume products with the controversial drugs. Meanwhile, the FDA and CDC are investigating the impact of vaccines and possible links to stroke in elderly people. Early…
LIVE NOW: The mRNA Vaccines Could Wind Up in Food Supplies; CDC Investigates Vaccines and Strokes
New food programs could result in mRNA vaccines in the world’s food supplies. This is raising concerns over the potential impact the vaccines could have on people who regularly consume products with the controversial drugs. Meanwhile, the FDA and CDC are investigating the impact of vaccines and possible links to stroke in elderly people. Early…
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