Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood trauma increases incidence of heart disease in Black women, study finds
New research from Emory University indicates that childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women.
Feb 25, 2025
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High Blood Pressure
Psychology & Psychiatry
Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health, say experts
Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a new scientific statement ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Adrenal gland tumors harbor unexpected cell diversity, offering new treatment paths
Kyushu University researchers have uncovered a surprising layer of complexity in aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs)—adrenal gland tumors that drive high blood pressure. Using cutting-edge analysis techniques, they discovered ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Blood metabolite patterns may indicate severity of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), indicating damage to the kidneys or other organ damage, is the main cause of maternal-fetal ...
Feb 21, 2025
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Neuroscience
Exercise can restore STAT3 levels in the amygdala, preventing stress-induced high blood pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a debilitating condition and a major cause of premature death worldwide. Chronic stress plays a significant role, but the underlying mechanism involving biochemical pathways by which ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Health
Consumption of fruit, coffee, chocolate and wine may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 23%
A diet rich in produce such as grapes, strawberries, açaí, oranges, chocolate, wine and coffee can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by as much as 23%, according to the findings of a study involving more than 6,000 ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Cardiology
Mobile app tracking blood pressure helps patients in Ghana
The AHOMKA platform, an innovative mobile app for patient-to-provider communication that was developed through a collaboration between the School of Engineering and leading medical institutions in Ghana, has yielded positive ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Cardiology
Vital sign accuracy may depend on body position, research suggests
Body position can affect the accuracy of vital sign measurements that indicate arterial stiffness—a risk factor for heart disease—according to new research. Sitting down during certain tests may cause a spike in arterial ...
Feb 20, 2025
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Medications
Blood pressure drug could be a safer alternative for treating ADHD symptoms, zebrafish study indicates
Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international study involving the University of Surrey.
Feb 20, 2025
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Cardiology
Research finds 1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk
One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery—with women far more likely to develop one, according to studies led by Michigan Medicine.
Feb 19, 2025
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