Blood pressure drops over 10 years before end of life, study finds
In the average person, blood pressure rises from childhood to middle age. But normal blood pressure in the elderly has been less certain.
In a...
COVID-19 surges linked to spike in heart attacks
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, heart attacks were the leading cause of death worldwide but were steadily on the decline.
In a study from Cedars-Sinai,...
Scientists find an important cause for chronic inflammation
Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process.
But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including...
9 in 10 people with high blood pressure may need more treatment
High blood pressure is the leading treatable cause of illness and death worldwide. More than a quarter of all adults in Sweden have hypertension.
This...
Time-restricted eating may reduce night high blood pressure
Time-restricted eating could help people with type 2 diabetes reduce nocturnal hypertension, which is characterized by elevated blood pressure at night.
Scientists find an early sign of type 2 diabetes
Misfolded proinsulin—a protein the body normally processes into insulin—is an early sign of type 2 diabetes.
Bacteria in the nose may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A bacterium commonly present in the nose can sneak into the brain and set off a cascade of events that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Long COVID common in U.S. adults with prior COVID-19 infection
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC)...
Widely used drug may lower obesity, fatty liver, improve heart health
Currently, there isn’t a pill that has been proven effective for treating severe obesity, yet such obesity is a global health problem that increases...
Short bursts of vigorous activity may increase longevity
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that two-minute bursts of vigorous activity totaling 15 minutes a week are associated with...