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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).

Simple, low-cost clip uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip.

29 May 2023

Results revealed for first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients

University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting abstracts at the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC) 2023, May 24-26 in Munich, Germany, including the results of the first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients in a population.

26 May 2023

Illinois Tech selected as enrollment site for NIH's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

Illinois Institute of Technology is one of 14 institutions chosen as an enrollment site for the National Institute of Health's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research.

26 May 2023

New treatment protocol for brain hemorrhage improves survival chances without major disability

The George Institute for Global Health today announced data from the phase III INTERACT3 study demonstrating that a new combination of treatments for stroke due to intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) significantly improves the chances of surviving without major disability.

26 May 2023

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Researchers compared hypertension-associated complications and the use of healthcare services at five years among hypertensive individuals managed using the Risk Assessment and Management Program for Hypertension (RAMP-HT) versus regular care.

26 May 2023

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the kidney outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem worldwide and in the aging U.S. population. But could the groundwork for this progressive disease have been laid while its victims were still in utero?

25 May 2023

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

25 May 2023

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

The relationship between exposure to air pollution and its impact on cardiometabolic health markers.

25 May 2023

Are US adolescents aware of the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages?

Researchers discussed the correlation between health risk awareness and sugar-sweetened beverages.

25 May 2023

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

The prevalence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, is on the rise in the U.S., but current protocols to conduct clinically accepted assessments are expensive and inconvenient.

24 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Study compares very low-carbohydrate vs DASH diets for obese adults with hypertension and diabetes

Adults with hypertension, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, and who are overweight or obese, are at an increased risk of serious health complications.

24 May 2023

Focusing on satiety and satiation may be better for weight loss success

Researchers hypothesized that focusing on satiety (feeling free of hunger) and satiation (feeling satisfied with a meal) through the consumption of fruits and vegetables may be better targets for weight loss success.

24 May 2023

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Researchers investigating the association between white blood cell count and LDL hypercholesteremia.

24 May 2023

Rural patients have worse diabetic quality metrics than urban counterparts

Mayo Clinic researchers conducted a study within their health care system to identify factors associated with quality of care among rural and urban patients with diabetes.

24 May 2023

CT scans better at predicting a middle-aged person's heart disease risk than genetics

CT scans are better at predicting a middle-aged person's risk for a heart disease, such as a heart attack, than genetics, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

23 May 2023

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

Research paper investigates the relationship between very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular outcomes in the general population. The study reveals that while men with high HDL-C face an increased risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular death, this association is not observed in women without coronary artery disease.

22 May 2023

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Simple, low-cost clip uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure

Results revealed for first large-scale assessment of radiological brain health in stroke patients

Illinois Tech selected as enrollment site for NIH's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

New treatment protocol for brain hemorrhage improves survival chances without major disability

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

Are US adolescents aware of the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages?

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Study compares very low-carbohydrate vs DASH diets for obese adults with hypertension and diabetes

Focusing on satiety and satiation may be better for weight loss success

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Rural patients have worse diabetic quality metrics than urban counterparts

CT scans better at predicting a middle-aged person's heart disease risk than genetics

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

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