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Sugar substitute xylitol linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, research shows
The sugar substitute xylitol has been linked to negative health effects including increased risk of heart and stroke, a new study shows.
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The sugar substitute xylitol has been linked to negative health effects including increased risk of heart and stroke, a new study shows.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A young mother who lives in Schuylkill County is grateful to recognize Heart Month having survived a life-threatening episode of Broken Heart Syndrome.
A new study from drugmaker Novo Nordisk found that its weight-loss drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of heart problems in people without diabetes, which could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.
Walkers made their way around the Sports Complex raising money for research. Their goal was $2.3 million, Ross DiMattei reports.
This study found that stress and depression are more common in female heart attack patients with blocked arteries.
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
Denial is your biggest enemy when your body starts to tell you there is a problem.
A doctor says sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, like Bronny James, is usually caused by an undiagnosed congenital heart defect and not an injury.
The excitement is building for the Eagles' nation with hearts racing, literally. Research shows rooting for a sports team can be a workout for your heart.
Supplements like fish oil and garlic may not help heart conditions, and might even be harmful, a study suggests.
Medical researchers affiliated with Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center have unveiled a web page designed to "calculate" a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
The 47-year-old famed artist shared a Facebook post about his experience.
Sex and sudden cardiac arrest rarely happen together, according to preliminary research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017.
Breast implants may skew heart attack detection, resulting in a false diagnosis, according to new research.
Taking even over-the-counter doses of common painkillers known as NSAIDs -- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack in a new study.
Officials say the group teamed up Thursday to save a man's life who collapsed at Veterans Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.
He says a doctor who also was in the gym performed CPR on him.
Police say it happened in front of the Sands Casino.
Activity in the amygdala, a region of the brain associated with fear and stress, can predict your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a study.
CBS' KNX 1070 Newsradio reports actress Carrie Fisher suffered a massive heart attack during a flight on Friday.
Rich discussed the VA Secretary's controversial comments, eating too little salt increasing health problems and long TSA waits. He also discussed Elijah Wood's account of pedophilia in Hollywood, the FDA continuing to push government control and corruption within the Democratic party.
The next time you visit the doctor, you might want to shake his or her hand.
Could the bacteria in your mouth be associated with heart risk?
The report found those who drank coffee had a lower risk of having calcium deposits in their coronoary arteries, which is one of the best predictors of heart disease.
A car crash on I-95 has caused authorities to close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
A car crash on I-95 has caused authorities to close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
A car crash on I-95 has caused authorities to close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Three men involved in over two dozen retail thefts dating back to April, stealing over an estimated $14,000 worth of merchandise were arrested Sunday, July 14, police announced Friday.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal to protect the city from persistent flooding.
Not quite a rabbit, Peanut the Patagonian Mara or "Cavie" will be part of the zoo's ambassador animals, coming to schools and other community events.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Ranger Suárez is heading to the injured list and the Phillies have recalled Kolby Allard from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
In her third Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Games, decorated gymnastics great Simone Biles could set multiple new records.
Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip discusses making it in the music industry, his favorite Phillies memorabilia, why Chase Utley wouldn't sign his fielding glove for a fan, and why Philadelphia signing Bryce Harper over Manny Machado was the right decision.
On Saturday, 54 teams competed at the eighth annual Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta. Four teams, including the River Sisters, competed in a division specifically for cancer survivors.
Teams at the Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival raise money for different charities each year and in 2024, the Wicked Warriors of East Greenwich are raising money for Services Empowering Rights of Victims. Wakisha Bailey was on the banks of the Cooper River chatting with members of the team that's raised $100,000 in the past 5 years.
No thunderstorms, no excessive heat or humidity - you can't ask for better weekend weather than this. Tammie Souza tells you about all the good to expect and when rain returns.
Police said at least one person was killed in a crash on the Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville.