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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

A study on Danish men found that adding sugar to tea and coffee did not significantly impact all-cause, cancer-related, or cardiovascular mortality risk over a 32-year follow-up period, challenging previous sugar consumption research's findings on adverse health outcomes.

22 Oct 2023

Bone health neglected during medical check-ups, IOF survey reveals

An International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) survey completed by more than 7000 women aged 60 and over from five countries has revealed that broken bones affect almost one in two women in this age group, and that, paradoxically, bone health is neglected during medical check-ups.

20 Oct 2023

DASH diet may help preserve cognitive function in women later in life

Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study finds.

20 Oct 2023

Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

How major risk factors relate to hospitalization or mortality.

20 Oct 2023

Blood pressure variations can raise the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people

A new study by Australian researchers has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people.

20 Oct 2023

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

An estimated 40% of the global adult population have high blood pressure, or hypertension, which puts people at risk of cardiovascular disease and other dangerous health conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Cardiopulmonary fitness, body composition, and persistent long COVID symptoms of individuals who had SARS-CoV-2 infections.

19 Oct 2023

Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Why are severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection much less common in children and adolescents than in adults? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have now discovered that the immune system in the upper respiratory tract is much more alert and active in children before infection than in adults and is therefore better equipped to fight the virus.

18 Oct 2023

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Five days after giving birth, Melissa Crespo was already back on the streets, recovering in a damp, litter-strewn water tunnel, when she got the call from the hospital.

18 Oct 2023

Kidney transplantation turns back the clock on renal aging

This recent study in the Journal of Internal Medicine reveals that kidney transplantation mitigates the effects of renal aging in chronic kidney disease patients, outperforming dialysis. The research utilized DNA methylation clocks to assess biological age, finding that age acceleration decreased one year post-transplant but remained unchanged with dialysis.

17 Oct 2023

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

New orally-administered GLP-1 receptor agonists danuglipron and orforglipron show promise in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a systematic review. While effective in glycemic control and weight reduction, these drugs come with gastrointestinal side effects that may lead to treatment discontinuation.

17 Oct 2023

Fluctuating blood pressure may be a hidden culprit in dementia risk for seniors

Australian researchers find that fluctuating blood pressure, not just high levels, is associated with an increased risk of dementia and vascular issues in older adults. The study suggests that blood pressure variability could be an early marker for cognitive impairment, opening new avenues for treatment.

17 Oct 2023

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

In a groundbreaking 84-week-long study, researchers found that tirzepatide, a medication initially designed for treating type 2 diabetes, significantly bolstered weight loss in overweight and obese patients already on intensive lifestyle programs. While the drug showed promise in further reducing body weight and improving cardiometabolic factors, mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects were the most common drawback.

16 Oct 2023

$12.5 million grant awarded to NYU Langone Health for developing digital tool to reduce maternal mortality

The maternal mortality rate in the United States, which has doubled in the past 20 years, is higher than in any other industrialized nation.

16 Oct 2023

What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?

The effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function.

16 Oct 2023

Seasonal training shifts don't shake rugby players' heart health, finds study

In a comprehensive study examining cardiac function in male Rugby Football League (RFL) players, researchers found that cardiovascular health remains stable across different phases of a competitive season, even when training load varies. Utilizing advanced tools like 2D echocardiography and speckle tracking echocardiography, the study challenges previous assumptions and opens the door for future research, emphasizing the importance of such metrics in pre-participation cardiac screening.

15 Oct 2023

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Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

Bone health neglected during medical check-ups, IOF survey reveals

DASH diet may help preserve cognitive function in women later in life

Do peripheral artery disease risk factors impact men and women differently?

Blood pressure variations can raise the risk of dementia and vascular problems in older people

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

Study adds two new strains to the list of potential antihypertensive probiotics

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Children's immune system better prepared to defend against SARS-CoV-2, study finds

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Kidney transplantation turns back the clock on renal aging

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

Fluctuating blood pressure may be a hidden culprit in dementia risk for seniors

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

$12.5 million grant awarded to NYU Langone Health for developing digital tool to reduce maternal mortality

What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?

Seasonal training shifts don't shake rugby players' heart health, finds study

Hackensack University Medical Center establishes new Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

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