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Eastleigh Voice·September 8, 2026 at 3:52 AM

A new study suggests that yellow patches around the eyes, known as xanthelasma, could serve as a warning sign of heart disease. Researchers investigated whether the condition is linked to major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and transient ischemic attacks, commonly called mini-strokes. The findings indicate that these skin deposits, often dismissed as a cosmetic issue, may signal underlying cardiovascular risk that warrants medical attention.

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