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Vascular risk factors influence cognitive health differently in men and women with Alzheimer's disease

Researchers utilize imaging findings to elucidate how Alzheimer's dementia can present considerable variations depending on the sex of the individual.

27 Sep 2023

Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity

26 Sep 2023

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births).

21 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

The World Health Organization's recent report underscores the global health and economic crisis posed by uncontrolled hypertension, affecting one in five people worldwide. The study calls for urgent, coordinated government action, emphasizing that effective hypertension management could prevent millions of deaths and offer an 18-to-1 return on investment.

20 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions - specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

19 Sep 2023

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

Researchers enhanced the accuracy of mortality predictions in emergency departments by employing advanced data-synthesis techniques and machine-learning models.

14 Sep 2023

International experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation

Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, and what they mean for patients, were considered by a group of around 75 international experts at a three-day meeting that began on Monday.

13 Sep 2023

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

The University of Kentucky's Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA).

12 Sep 2023

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

12 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

High blood pressure while lying down linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death

People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, to be held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Self-measured blood pressure control programs led by community health centers helped at-risk populations, such as those in rural communities or in racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by hypertension, achieve a 12.3% increase in their blood pressure control rates from 2020 to 2022, according to early demonstration project findings to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

A U.S. military firefighter for 32 years, Kurt Rhodes trained and performed his duties with aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF — a highly effective fire suppressant that he never knew contained PFAS chemicals, now known to be harmful to human health.

7 Sep 2023

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

How weight changes impact life beyond 90

In recent years, lifestyle changes that can improve longevity have gained a lot of interest. A new study examines the association of weight changes and deliberate weight loss on life expectancy at ages above 90 years.

7 Sep 2023

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help people lose weight and may be easier to follow than counting calories to lose weight, such as traditional calorie restriction.

7 Sep 2023

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline

A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later as well as having more rapid decline in those scores than twins who did not have a concussion, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

7 Sep 2023

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Dementia is a group of brain diseases that share similar symptoms, such as memory, language, orientation, and behavioral issues. Vascular dementia generally develops in the elderly, affecting between 1% and 4% of people over the age of 65, according to Alzheimer's Switzerland.

4 Sep 2023

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Vascular risk factors influence cognitive health differently in men and women with Alzheimer's disease

Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

Utilizing deep learning to enhance the accuracy of mortality forecasts in emergency rooms

International experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

High blood pressure while lying down linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

How weight changes impact life beyond 90

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

People with traumatic brain injuries in earlier life may be at increased risk of late life cognitive decline

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

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