Potential cause of elevated nighttime blood pressure in patients with apnea identified
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects an estimated 22 million Americans. In addition to sleep problems, the condition can cause other …
Mindfulness training may help lower blood pressure, new study shows
As the leading cause of death in both the United States and the world, heart disease claims nearly 18 million …
High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
One in five women of childbearing age has high blood pressure, according to a new study that found few of …
A blood factor involved in weight loss and aging
Aging is a process that affects all functions of the human body, particularly brain function. However, aging can be delayed …
Small reductions in blood pressure ‘slash the risk of heart disease’
Small reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol ‘could cut heart disease risk by up to 80 per cent even in …
Blood pressure outside of clinic may better predict outcomes in black patients
(HealthDay)—Among African-Americans, higher daytime and nighttime systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) …
Mother has the ‘rarest blood in Britain’
Mother who is one of only 110 people in the world with a rare blood type has saved DOZENS of …
Diabetes tablet to curb ‘runaway’ blood sugar levels
Diabetes patients to be offered daily tablet to curb ‘runaway’ blood sugar levels The tablet is the first new treatment …
dnDSA and ethnicity linked with thickening of blood vessels after kidney transplant
Children who developed anti-human leukocyte antibodies against their donor kidney, known as de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA), after kidney transplant …
Study: miracle cure olive oil as a natural blood thinner, identified
Olive oil – The miracle cure from the Mediterranean cuisine Olive oil is regarded for years as an integral part …
Researchers speed up detection of blood infection
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a new method of detecting blood infection that they hope will …
Team finds individualized diets are most effective for managing blood sugar levels
An individualized diet based on a person’s genetics, microbiome and lifestyle is more effective in controlling blood glucose (sugar) levels …
Blood test for specific metabolites could reveal blocked arteries
A Duke Health pilot project suggests that in the near future, a blood test could show whether arteries carrying blood …
Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke
A newer type of blood-thinning medications, non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), is now recommended as the preferred alternative to warfarin …
Adding Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer May Aid Early Detection
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 — Using a new blood test for pancreatic cancer alongside the current blood test may improve …
Vegetable and fish diet linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy
A diet rich in vegetables and fish is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, and a …
New combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier
A new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people at high risk before it …
Victims of the tainted blood scandal will give evidence anonymously
Victims of NHS blood contamination scandal will be allowed to give evidence to a public inquiry ANONYMOUSLY in landmark move …