Night shift workers need to take care of body weight and metabolic health
A Monash University-led review emphasizes the need for targeted workplace policies to help night shift workers manage weight and metabolic health, addressing the unique...
How OCD treatment reshapes the brain
A new study reveals that the first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), known as exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), has a significant impact on...
Home blood pressure monitoring more accurate than clinic monitoring
A study by Kaiser Permanente researchers has revealed that measuring blood pressure at home provides more accurate results than clinic-based readings.
This finding has significant...
Green spaces and walkability are keys to a healthier heart
Recent research reveals an interesting connection between nature, walkability, and heart health.
While it's known that green spaces can benefit health, this study shows that...
Turmeric and vitamin D for healthy blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A study by Urmia University of Medical Sciences has explored the potential benefits of turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation in improving blood pressure...
This non-invasive test can detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Researchers from Caltech and the Huntington Medical Research Institutes have developed a promising noninvasive test to detect early Alzheimer's risk, offering new hope in...
Scientists find blood pressure targets for Asian adults with diabetes
A recent extensive study conducted in Singapore, involving over 80,000 patients, has explored the critical relationship between blood pressure levels and the risk of...
New guidelines for managing heart rhythm disorders
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with other medical groups, have released a new guideline for dealing...
Both high and low “good cholesterol” levels linked to dementia risk in older people
A recent study published in Neurology has found a surprising connection between both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol, often referred to as...
9 in 10 people with high blood pressure need better treatment
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have conducted studies indicating that more intensive treatment for high blood pressure may be necessary to reduce the...