How salt increases blood pressure
Dietary salt increases blood pressure in some people, putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death.
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists...
Common arthritis drugs may reduce protection from COVID-19 vaccine
In a study from the Arthritis Foundation, scientists found some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines.
The finding suggests that disease-modifying drugs used...
Common kidney disease linked to high risk of stroke, heart attack
In a recent study, scientists found that people with glomerular disease have higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
Glomerular diseases damage the glomeruli, letting protein...
Severe COVID-19 could increase your risk of deadly blood clots
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found people hospitalized with COVID-19 are more likely to develop venous thromboembolism—a potentially life-threatening condition—than those hospitalized with...
Two years after COVID infection, survivors still have higher risks of brain and mental...
In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found an increased risk of some brain and mental disorders remains two years...
Smartphone video may detect narrowed neck arteries, prevent strokes
In a study from National Taiwan University Hospital, scientists found narrowed arteries in the neck – a major risk factor for stroke – may...
Scientists find new clue in how COVID-19 harms the heart
Scientists from Houston Methodist found that patients with prior COVID may be twice as likely to have unhealthy endothelial cells that line the inside...
More women than men have chronic kidney disease, and more men develop kidney failure
In a study from the University Hospital of North Norway, scientists found although more women than men have chronic kidney disease (CKD), more men...
Common hormone disorder linked to stroke, heart attack, bone fracture
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...
Lower kidney function linked to higher dementia risk
In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found that people with reduced kidney function may have an increased risk of developing dementia.
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 15%...