Tag Archives: MI

Yellowish Plagues on the Eyelid Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Posted on October 12, 2011 by wngai

If you have yellowish, flat plagues on the upper or lower eyelid (Xanthelasmata), you might like to see a cardiologist.  A new study published in BMJ indicated that occurrence of xanthelasmata is linked to an increased risk of mycardial infarction … Continue reading →

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Daily Drinking Diet Soda is not a Good Idea

Posted on April 3, 2011 by wngai

Artificially sweetened “diet” soda may not be the healthier alternative as many had hoped.  A new study suggests diet soda may increase the risk of stroke, MI, and vascular death. The researchers asked the drinking habit of 2,500 people and … Continue reading →

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