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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.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Placed In Conservatorship After Debilitating Stroke

Pinfield's daughter reportedly moved to take over his medical and financial decision out of fear her father's girlfriend may abuse his funds.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

MTV Star Reportedly Placed in Conservatorship After Suffering Massive Stroke

Matt Pinfield, formerly the host and VJ of MTV's 120 Minutes, has reportedly been deteriorating since he suffered a massive stroke on January 6. Pinfield's daughter, Jessica, filed to place him under a conservatorship,

Stroke, dental flossing

Everyday Health · 19h

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.

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.

AOL · 5h

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.

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 Insider5h

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 MSN21h

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 Daily3h

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.