These 2 health issues linked to poor outcomes in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with COVID-19, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and hypoglycemia (low blood pressure) are linked to poor outcomes.
The...
Intensive blood sugar and blood pressure control can prevent this problem in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatments to reduce blood glucose and blood pressure levels in type 2 diabetes reduce the risk...
High blood pressure at any age may speed cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults.
The research was...
Common high blood pressure drugs do not increase COVID-19 risk
While the COVID-19 pandemic left the world searching for answers, one healthcare concern is about the use of certain high blood pressure drugs, and...
High blood pressure speeds cognitive decline for middle-aged and older people
High blood pressure accelerates memory loss and other cognitive declines for middle-aged or older adults, even when it only goes up slightly and for...
Feeling stressed about role in life could influence your heart health
How a woman feels about her roles at home and at work during midlife can affect several factors that influence her heart health, new...
Two common health problems may increase risk of COVID-19 brain damage
In a new study, researchers found that Some people with COVID-19 are at higher risk of brain complications like bleeding in the brain and...
Common high blood pressure drugs may reduce inflammation in liver disease
Chronic liver damage leads to scarring (fibrosis) of the liver tissue, which can ultimately lead to increased blood pressure in the vascular system of...
These common health problems can triple COVID-19 death risk
In a new study, researchers found that certain pre-existing health conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19.
They confirmed that heart disease, high...
Keep taking your blood pressure medicine during the pandemic, scientists say
Each day, at least half a million Danes take a small pill to keep their blood pressure down or to protect against heart disease.
In...