Goodbye cuffs? New light technology could transform blood pressure monitoring
Imagine checking your blood pressure as easily as glancing at a smartwatch—without the squeeze of a cuff. That future may be closer than we...
COVID may age blood vessels by five years, especially in women
COVID-19 has left many people with lingering health problems, and new research suggests one of its hidden impacts may be on our blood vessels.
A...
Broccoli and kale may help regulate blood sugar levels, study finds
Eating more broccoli, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables could help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of serious health problems, according to...
New blood pressure drug may also protect kidneys, study finds
A new pill might help people with high blood pressure and kidney problems live healthier lives.
The pill, called baxdrostat, blocks a hormone named aldosterone....
Study explains big cause of common heart failure
A new theory called the Adipokine Hypothesis explains how a common type of heart failure may begin.
This type is called heart failure with preserved...
How to choose home blood pressure device that fits your arm best
About 1 in 3 Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable disability and early death...
Game-changer drug can treat high blood pressure and protect kidneys
A new drug called baxdrostat is showing remarkable promise for people living with treatment-resistant high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.
Early studies suggest the...
Eye exams could soon reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s
A routine trip to the eye doctor may one day do more than check your vision—it could also provide an early warning of Alzheimer’s...
Broccoli and kale could help control blood sugar, study finds
New research from Edith Cowan University in Australia has found that vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbage may help control blood sugar levels.
This is...
At-home blood pressure checks twice as effective as clinic visits alone
Managing high blood pressure can be challenging, but new research suggests that something as simple as having a blood pressure cuff at home—and receiving...