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Those yellowish eyelid bumps called xanthelasma might be more than just a cosmetic issue—they could be a warning sign for heart trouble. A Stanford study of nearly 18,000 people found that those with xanthelasma had significantly higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, and mini-strokes within a year—even if their cholesterol was normal. The bumps appear to be an independent marker for cardiovascular risk, prompting doctors to recommend checking heart health even when seeking treatment for the cosmetic condition. Scientists are still unraveling the exact link, but this discovery underscores how surface-level clues can reveal deeper health concerns.

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