Blood pressure goals for diabetic patients: what you need to know
Managing blood pressure is especially important for people with diabetes. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
New research finds cause of deadly eye cancer
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are making progress in understanding why uveal melanoma, the deadliest form of eye cancer, spreads so frequently.
Uveal melanoma...
Research shows new cause of high blood pressure
Researchers from St George’s and other institutions have discovered 119 areas in our DNA that influence the size and shape of blood vessels at...
Common constipation drug linked to higher dementia risk
Laxatives are medications that help people relieve constipation when lifestyle changes like eating more fiber, drinking plenty of fluids, and exercising haven’t worked.
However, a...
Boosting cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found an innovative way to improve cancer treatment using natural killer cells, our body's built-in defenders against...
People with arthritis have high risk of anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia
Nearly four in 10 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also experience anxiety, depression, or fibromyalgia, according to a study published on...
How to manage Parkinson’s disease effectively
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement.
It happens when certain brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement,...
New recovery strategy for stroke patients: move more, sit less
Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing new recovery strategies for stroke patients using a precision health approach.
This method tailors advice based on...
Obesity impacts ultrasound imaging of liver and kidneys, study finds
A recent study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center, with support from the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity, and Vascular Research (HI-MAG),...
This common sweet snack may cause high blood pressure
Researchers at Linköping University have found that even small amounts of licorice can raise blood pressure, a discovery that adds to the complex nature...