Exercise cuts gestational diabetes in obese pregnant women
Exercise alone can reduce the number of obese, pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes, a new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has shown.
View ArticleMore research cites salt's potential health risks
(HealthDay)—Conventional wisdom says too much salt is bad because it can lead to high blood pressure.
View ArticleEating dairy cheese may protect against sodium-related health risks
Consuming dairy cheese instead of other sodium-laden foods may actually protect against some of sodium's effects on the cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure, according to researchers at...
View ArticleSpermidine found to lengthen lifespan in mice and to promote cardiovascular...
(Medical Xpress)—A large team of researchers with members from several Europeans countries and the U.S. has found that mice fed a compound called spermidine lived longer than ordinary mice and also had...
View ArticleResearch suggests 'missed opportunities' to prescribe drugs for stroke...
An analysis of the records of UK patients who had experienced a stroke has found that over half of those who should get drugs to prevent strokes were not prescribed them.
View ArticleBlood pressure medication paves the way for approaches to managing Barrett's...
New ways of using mechanisms behind certain blood pressure medications may in the future spare some patient groups both discomfort and lifelong concern over cancer of the esophagus. This, in any case,...
View ArticleAnother reason to exercise every day during the holidays
Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught of excess calories that started on Thanksgiving and will mercifully end with a New Year's...
View ArticleSerious yoga injuries, though rare, are on the rise
(HealthDay)—More and more Americans have been taking up yoga in recent years—and their rate of yoga-related injuries has also climbed, a new study finds.
View ArticleDoes Santa's diet, lifestyle earn him a stocking full of coal?
(HealthDay)—Santa might want to put a ho-ho-hold on some of his potentially damaging lifestyle habits, such as eating millions of cookies on Christmas Eve.
View ArticleOral devices reduce sleep apnea but may not affect heart disease risk factors
In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral appliances that treat the condition by moving the lower jaw forward appear to improve sleep but not reduce key risk factors for developing...
View ArticlePotential breakthrough for treating hypertension with ultra low-dose...
A small but clinically important trial of a new ultra-low dose four-in-one pill to treat high blood pressure has produced remarkable results.
View ArticleDo you really have high blood pressure?
A study by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) shows that more than half of family doctors in Canada are still using manual devices to measure blood pressure, a...
View ArticleElite runners, women the first marathoners to lose to father time
(HealthDay)—All marathon runners eventually slow down. But a new study finds that whether a runner is average or elite, or whether they are a man or a woman, may determine at what age and how much...
View ArticleExtreme heat exposure linked to firefighter heart attacks
Exposure to extreme heat and physical exertion during firefighting may trigger the formation of blood clots and impair blood vessel function, changes associated with increased risk of heart attack,...
View ArticleFruits and vegetables' latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure
Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and...
View ArticleLow-sodium diet might not lower blood pressure
A new study that followed more than 2,600 men and women for 16 years found that consuming less sodium wasn't associated with lower blood pressure. The new findings call into question the sodium limits...
View ArticleFido or fluffy can bring you a big health boost
(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans love their pets and spend lots of money to keep them happy and healthy. But being a pet owner also has a lot of benefits for the human half of the relationship.
View ArticleSome heart attack patients may not benefit from beta blockers
New research challenges established medical practice that all heart attack patients should be on beta blockers.
View ArticleLeisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer's caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music—these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study in...
View ArticleMedalist study underlines importance of glucose control in adults with Type 1...
"People are living longer with type 1 diabetes, and the onset of complications is taking longer," says Hillary Keenan, Ph.D., a Joslin Diabetes Center Assistant Investigator and co-Principal...
View ArticleAs many as 1 in 3 experience new or worse pain with yoga
(HealthDay)—Many people try yoga hoping to heal an injury, but some wind up with more aches and pains, a new study finds.
View ArticleExpectant mother's elevated blood pressure raises child's risk of obesity
When expectant mothers have elevated blood pressure during pregnancy, it may raise their children's risk of developing childhood obesity, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's...
View ArticleSpicy food may curb unhealthy cravings for salt
Chinese subjects who enjoyed spicy foods appeared to eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research in the American...
View ArticleHealthiest college students keep weight down, spirits up
Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures.
View ArticleLow sodium-DASH diet combination dramatically lowers blood pressure in...
A combination of reduced sodium intake and the DASH diet lowers blood pressure in adults with hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific...
View ArticleNew computer model predicts your health from the shape of your face, and so...
An international study, led by researchers at Macquarie University, has developed a new computer model that can predict the status of certain health characteristics just by analysing a person's face,...
View ArticleHow much potassium is too much?
An international collaboration to investigate why and how potassium can help lower blood pressure will be trialled at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.
View ArticleBeta blockers may boost immunotherapy, help melanoma patients live longer
A common, inexpensive drug that is used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure may also help melanoma patients live longer, according to researchers.
View ArticleNew treatments for drug resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – is a dangerous condition which, if left untreated, can lead to stroke, kidney problems and/or heart attack.
View ArticleCombining drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol could do more to...
Combining medication that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol reduced first-time strokes by 44 percent, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's...
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