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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).

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

26 Feb 2024

Globe artichokes: A rich source of dietary fiber and phenolic antioxidants

The clinical and nutraceutical health benefits of Cynarra scolymus, the globe artichoke.

26 Feb 2024

California Gov. Newsom wants voters to approve billions more to help the homeless. Will it help?

California voters will decide March 5 whether to pump billions more dollars into combating the nation's worst homelessness crisis, an investment Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom argues will finally provide the housing and treatment so badly needed by tens of thousands of homeless people.

26 Feb 2024

Fish oil in pregnancy linked to child weight gain and metabolic risks

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that fish oil supplementation during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome in offspring at age ten.

25 Feb 2024

Genetic variants influence blood pressure from early in life

Certain genes associated with hypertension affect blood pressure from early in life, and they increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as you get older. But you can do something about it.

23 Feb 2024

Pregnancy care was always lacking in jails. It could get worse.

It was about midnight in June 2022 when police officers showed up at Angela Collier's door and told her that someone anonymously requested a welfare check because they thought she might have had a miscarriage.

23 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Cedars-Sinai researchers discover why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure.

22 Feb 2024

Beetroot juice outperforms nitrate supplements in boosting exercise performance

Beetroot juice (BRJ) offers superior exercise and recovery benefits compared to dietary nitrate and nitrate salts due to its rich phytonutrient content, enhancing aerobic performance and reducing fatigue.

21 Feb 2024

Raised blood pressure remains the leading risk factor for all-cause and cardiovascular deaths in Australia

Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to a study published February 21, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE led by Alta Schutte and Xiaoyue Xu from The George Institute for Global Health and UNSW, Sydney, with colleagues across Australia.

21 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

Association between dietary thiamine consumption and cognitive decline

The impact of thiamine consumption on cognitive function among older adults in China.

21 Feb 2024

Study finds J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and worsening mental acuity

There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and worsening mental acuity among cognitively healthy older people, suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

20 Feb 2024

Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

20 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

20 Feb 2024

Novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma identified

An international genetic study using multiancestry biobanks has identified novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type of glaucoma and the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally.

20 Feb 2024

Are avocados good for your heart health?

The effects of avocado intake on cardiometabolic risk factors.

20 Feb 2024

Is snoring related to high blood pressure?

Home-based monitoring reveals a strong link between snoring duration and uncontrolled hypertension, highlighting the need for snoring to be considered in hypertension management.

19 Feb 2024

Clinical insights into hypertension following unilateral adrenalectomy

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Patients who undergo adrenalectomy for unilateral primary aldosteronism (PA) may still develop post-surgery hypertension; however, the clinical characteristics and etiology of patients developing recurrent hypertension after adrenalectomy are unclear.

19 Feb 2024