Microplastics exposure linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can ...
Tag: High Blood Pressure
Sticking to Life’s Essential 8 slashes cancer risk, major study shows
A decade-long study of over 48,000 workers reveals that sticking to optimal lifestyle habits dramatically lowers the risk of several ...
Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if ...
New minimally invasive treatment offers hope for primary aldosteronism
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of a ...
Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue
As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, ...
Targeted Thermal Therapy could transform management of common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of ...
Study identifies potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia
Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that ...
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Insulin resistance linked to increased risk of aortic stenosis
A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the ...
Primary care clinicians key to achieving optimal cardiovascular health
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating ...
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables
Daily consumption of four servings of cruciferous vegetables over a 2-week period resulted in reduced blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults ...