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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Semaglutide and its effects on glycemic control, body weight (BW), and tolerability in routine clinical practice.

28 May 2024

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Researchers found that a ketogenic diet significantly improves both metabolic and psychiatric health in individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, with notable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and mental illness severity.

27 May 2024

Running therapy matches antidepressants for mental health, surpasses for physical benefits

Researchers found that while both antidepressants and group running therapy effectively improved mental health in patients with anxiety and depression, running therapy had significantly better outcomes for physical health indicators.

26 May 2024

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Research paper reviews the cardiovascular benefits of phenolic compounds in cherries and berries, highlighting their potential to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve lipid profiles. Regular consumption of these fruits can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

23 May 2024

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

The term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 May 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 May 2024

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Researchers explore the utility of lemon verbena in improving the sleep of individuals with poor sleep.

22 May 2024

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.

22 May 2024

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Paul Johnson as Non-Executive Director

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leading TechBio company developing combination prescription drug plus software therapy products that deliver personalized dose optimization, today announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

From Closed Loop Medicine 22 May 2024

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Can a coach-supported mobile health intervention reduce dementia risk?

Whether a coach-supported mHealth intervention can reduce dementia risk factors in high-risk, underserved populations.

21 May 2024

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

A study in Nutrition & Diabetes meta-analyzed randomized clinical trials and found that taurine supplementation significantly reduces key risk factors for metabolic syndrome, such as high blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides, with no notable adverse effects.

20 May 2024

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the impact of early blood-pressure control in ambulances for acute stroke patients, finding no significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to standard care.

20 May 2024

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the clinical care that people with obesity receive.

20 May 2024

New Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights grave health challenges

A sweeping new Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights the grave health challenges that grip the rural region but also proposes solutions to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

20 May 2024

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.

20 May 2024

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.

20 May 2024

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds are more accurate than BMI for predicting obesity-related health conditions, suggesting new standards for defining overweight and obesity.

19 May 2024

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.

17 May 2024

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Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Running therapy matches antidepressants for mental health, surpasses for physical benefits

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Paul Johnson as Non-Executive Director

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

Can a coach-supported mobile health intervention reduce dementia risk?

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

From research to practice: Closing the divide in obesity management

New Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights grave health challenges

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

New insights into health challenges and the risk factors driving metabolic syndromes

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