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health17 days ago•1 min saved

Brazil's Bolsonaro Receives Medical Treatment Amid Political Developments

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a procedure to treat persistent hiccups by blocking the right phrenic nerve, with a second procedure scheduled for the left nerve; he has a history of health issues including a stabbing injury and recent hernia surgery, and recently endorsed his son's 2026 presidential bid.

via Reuters|

#brazil #health #hiccups

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Hulk Hogan's Death Under Scrutiny Amid New Evidence and Family Disputes

Hulk Hogan died at age 71, with his cause of death officially listed as a heart attack, but new details suggest a possible surgical error involving the severing of his phrenic nerve, which controls breathing, may have contributed to his death. His family is seeking further answers through an autopsy and body cam footage, amid ongoing questions about his medical care.

via New York Post|

#autopsy #cause-of-death #health