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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).

Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Jun 2022

Ayurvedic medicine is effective in blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes, study finds

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

8 Jun 2022

Cofilin could be a potential target for mitigating atherosclerosis at early stage, finds study

A joint research team at LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has discovered the molecular mechanisms of how pathological condition-mimicking mechanical stimuli lead to the early progression of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of vascular disease worldwide.

8 Jun 2022

Ketogenic diets may help ward off polycystic kidney disease

The team of UC Santa Barbara biochemist Thomas Weimbs published the results of a clinical study that gives the first indication that ketogenic diets may be safe and effective in patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

7 Jun 2022

Study: Weight-loss surgery reduces cancer incidence and deaths

Individuals with obesity were at least two times more likely to develop certain types of cancer and 3.5 times more likely to die from from the disease than those who had weight-loss surgery, according to a new study presented here today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting.

7 Jun 2022

Diabetes-tailored program produces meaningful effects on glycemic control, body weight

Study results from three clinical trial sites show that a WW International, Inc. ("WeightWatchers" or "WW") program tailored for people living with diabetes helped participants lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, and improve their overall well-being.

6 Jun 2022

Use of RAAS inhibitors reduced aneurysm rupture risk by 18%, finds study

A multi-center study of more than 3,000 people with high blood pressure and brain aneurysms found that the use of RAAS inhibitors, a class of blood pressure lowering medications, reduced the risk of an aneurysm rupture by 18%, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

3 Jun 2022

Preoperative BMI and weight play a key role in bariatric surgery outcomes

New research being presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, Italy (4-6 June), suggests that preoperative body mass index (BMI) and weight play an important role in outcomes following bariatric (obesity) surgery.

3 Jun 2022

Genetically predicted height linked to risk for several common health conditions

A large genetic study by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Million Veteran Program (MVP)) has found that a person's height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood.

2 Jun 2022

Gratitude expressions within work environments improve teammates’ cardiovascular stress responses

A study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management finds teammates who thanked each other before performing a high-stress task had a better cardiovascular response compared to teams who did not express gratitude.

2 Jun 2022

Coffee consumption may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury

If you need another reason to start the day drinking a cup of joe, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has revealed that consuming at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) when compared to those who do not drink coffee.

2 Jun 2022

Survey: Two-thirds of men believe they are naturally healthier than others

We all know we should eat well and exercise to stay healthy, but a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health finds an alarming number of men might be skipping a simple yet critical step in a healthy lifestyle: an annual checkup with their doctor.

2 Jun 2022

Consuming about 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to modest blood pressure reduction

About 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to help lower blood pressure, according to a research review published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 Jun 2022

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Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Ayurvedic medicine is effective in blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes, study finds

Cofilin could be a potential target for mitigating atherosclerosis at early stage, finds study

Ketogenic diets may help ward off polycystic kidney disease

Study: Weight-loss surgery reduces cancer incidence and deaths

Diabetes-tailored program produces meaningful effects on glycemic control, body weight

Use of RAAS inhibitors reduced aneurysm rupture risk by 18%, finds study

Preoperative BMI and weight play a key role in bariatric surgery outcomes

Genetically predicted height linked to risk for several common health conditions

Gratitude expressions within work environments improve teammates’ cardiovascular stress responses

Coffee consumption may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury

Survey: Two-thirds of men believe they are naturally healthier than others

Consuming about 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lead to modest blood pressure reduction

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