Cardiology
Good blood pressure control could prevent fibroids
Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.
Apr 16, 2024
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High Blood Pressure
Health
What happens when people stop taking a drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? The Conversation's experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
Apr 16, 2024
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Medical research
Local greenery and low crime rates may reduce dementia risk factors
Living in areas with shorter distances to greenspace and lower crime rates are associated with having fewer modifiable dementia risk factors, Monash University-led research has found.
Apr 15, 2024
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Health
Cardiovascular care centered on the patient is key and helps improve equity and outcomes, say experts
Adult cardiovascular care centered on the patient can improve individuals' experiences and their medical outcomes, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in Circulation.
Apr 11, 2024
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Cardiology
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of cardiovascular death after giving birth, study finds
Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth.
Apr 11, 2024
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Health
Study shows air pollution is associated with increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
A new Emory University study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Apr 11, 2024
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Neuroscience
More than half a million global stroke deaths may be tied to climate change
A changing climate may be linked to growing death and disability from stroke in regions around the world, according to a study published in the April 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
Ultra-processed foods found to pose risk for respiratory diseases
New research by SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has shown a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPF) significantly increases the risk of death from chronic respiratory diseases.
Apr 10, 2024
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Health
How to keep your kidneys healthy, and how to spot when things are going wrong
Healthy kidneys are vital to your well-being. As well as getting rid of waste from your body in your pee, they also have a role in controlling blood pressure, keeping your blood count high and keeping your bones healthy. ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Neuroscience
Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women
While stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for men, it's the third-leading cause of death for women in the United States.
Apr 9, 2024
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