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Face Markings May Signal Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
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In Short: A new study links facial markings to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, potentially aiding early detection.
Researchers are exploring the connection between xanthelasma, or yellowish fatty deposits around the eyes, and cardiovascular risks, according to ScienceAlert. The study found that individuals with xanthelasma had a higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes compared to those without the condition.
Xanthelasma, which are often harmless, may serve as a warning sign for atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries that can lead to restricted blood flow, heart attacks, and strokes. Atherosclerosis often develops silently, making it difficult to detect until a medical emergency occurs.
Across the first year of data, 1 percent of those with xanthelasma suffered a heart attack compared to 0.35 percent of controls. For strokes, the figures were 0.95 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. The researchers suggest that people with xanthelasma could be screened for early heart health problems.
Meanwhile, Iran has imposed a blockade on US and Israel-linked vessels in the critical waterway, a move that has been in place since the early days of the US and Israeli attacks. Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, warned of an 'asymmetrical' and 'multi-layered' response to the attacks.
The US and Israel have launched a series of attacks, with the US unleashing a barrage of attacks in one of the largest flare-ups since the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed. Iran has responded by transforming its security and defence calculations, according to Middleeasteye.
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- One, near the front of the structure, is interpreted with more confidence as a bite mark inflicted shortly before or at the time of the animal’s death, since it shows no sign of healing.
- The second mark, near the back, is more ambiguous: it could represent a second bite from the same attack, damage from a separate encounter, or delamination caused by the gladius splitting along its natural fibrous layers, either during the attack or afterward as the carcass decayed.
- That's why researchers are looking for warning signs of atherosclerosis that might help doctors spot it earlier.
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- Peace efforts have stalled due to Trump’s war with Iran, while Moscow and Kyiv have intensified long-range missile and drone attacks, driving up civilian casualties to levels not seen since the conflict began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
- Related Reads Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections after former defence minister calls for vote Russian bombing kills at least 12 people in Kyiv overnight Several wounded as over 600 drones launched towards Moscow region overnight The renewed push for diplomacy comes as Russia and Ukraine pummel each other with long-range missile and drone attacks.
- Witkoff and Kushner’s trip comes more than week after a rare visit to Moscow by CIA director John Ratcliffe, who warned Russia against any attack on Nato member states, according to US media.
- U.S. Central Command said that the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at an American aircraft carrier and destroyer, but both ships were able to evade “multiple” attacks.