Health
Sleepless nights linked to high blood pressure
A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.
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Cardiology
Diabetes remission diet also lowers blood pressure and reduces need for medication
New research has shown that if people achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, many can also effectively control their high blood pressure and stop or cut down on their anti-hypertensive ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Cardiology
Blood pressure declines 14 to 18 years before death
Blood pressure in the elderly gradually begins to decrease about 14 or so years before death, according to a new study published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine.
Dec 4, 2017
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Health
Leg pain could spell peripheral artery disease for some
Leg pain while walking or doing other activities could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, an expert says.
Nov 29, 2019
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Genetics
Decoded DNA from 100,000 Kaiser members opens new research doors
A team of Bay Area researchers faced a herculean challenge 15 months ago: Sequence the DNA of more than 100,000 Kaiser Permanente members who joined an unprecedented study of genetics and environmental conditions links health.
Jul 22, 2011
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Cardiology
Certain antibiotics tied to deadly heart vessel tears: FDA
(HealthDay)—Patients should avoid a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolone due to an increased risk of heart vessel tears associated with their use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned.
Dec 21, 2018
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Neuroscience
Being overweight may be linked to better survival from stroke
It may seem counterintuitive, but having some extra body fat may be linked to an increased chance of surviving a stroke, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's ...
Mar 4, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Common hypertension medications may reduce colorectal cancer risk
Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure may also reduce patients' colorectal cancer risk, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.
Jul 6, 2020
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Medications
Long-term ADHD medication use associated with increased cardiovascular disease
Research led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, has found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with long-term ADHD medication use. Specific associations with different medications and dosages were connected ...
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Understanding the concern about low blood sodium in older adults
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, occurs when the concentration of sodium in your blood is abnormally low. This can occur due to certain medications and medical conditions.
Mar 17, 2021
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