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Former MTV VJ suffers massive stroke

Matt Pinfield, radio host and former MTV VJ, hospitalized after 'massive stroke'

Radio personality and former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering a "massive stroke" earlier this month.

People on MSN · 20h

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Suffers Massive Stroke, Remains Hospitalized

Matt Pinfield, former MTV VJ, suffered a massive stroke earlier this month and remains hospitalized, PEOPLE confirms. The 63-year-old’s health emergency occurred the night of Jan. 6 as a result of previous health issues, Rolling Stone reports.

Variety on MSN · 1d

Former MTV VJ and Radio Host Matt Pinfield Suffers Massive Stroke

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield has suffered a massive stroke and has been placed under a temporary conservatorship.

Stroke, dental flossing

Everyday Health · 17h

Flossing Just Once a Week May Lower Stroke Risk

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a new study. Flossing was linked to improved overall health, including lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels, and a reduced risk of diabetes.

AOL · 3h

This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

Researchers also found that the dental hygiene habit is associated with a 44 per cent lower risk of blood clots travelling from the heart and about 12 per cent lower risk of irregular heartbeats. This link is independent of regular brushing, routine dental visits or other oral hygiene behaviours, scientists said.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year — new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke.

Rapid Blood Test Can Improve Stroke Treatment

“In ischemic stroke, you need to open the blocked blood vessel with clot-busting drugs or physically remove the clot,” Kalra added. “In contrast, in a bleeding stroke, you need to lower increased ...

Jewish Insider3h

Hostage’s father relearns to talk, after stroke, to advocate for his son’s release

Tal Kupershtein, who worked with a speech therapist to vocally fight for his son, joined a tour of others with disabilities ...

The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

News Medical on MSN19h

Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk

A new study finds that the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus is more abundant in the saliva and gut of people who have had a ...

Science Daily1h

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked with increased stroke risk

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.