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DASH plan reduces blood pressure in people with treatment-resistant hypertension

People with treatment-resistant hypertension successfully reduced their blood pressure by adopting the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, losing weight, and improving their aerobic fitness by participating in a structured diet and exercise program at a certified cardiac rehabilitation facility, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

27 Sep 2021

Study quantifies the impact of COVID-19, workplace wellness and long shifts on nurses' health

A new study from The Ohio State University College of Nursing quantifies how the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with variable workplace wellness cultures and long shifts caring for patients, has severely impacted nurses working on the front lines.

25 Sep 2021

NIH-funded project to test light therapies to combat Alzheimer’s debilitating effects

Alzheimer's disease is a mind-robbing brain disorder that affects nearly 6.2 million older Americans. Despite decades of research on high-tech drugs, diets, and crossword puzzles, scientists have yet to discover a highly effective treatment for patients.

23 Sep 2021

New podcast offers latest insights about dementia

Dementia is a condition that affects close to half a million Australians and almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. But despite its prevalence, dementia remains one of the most challenging and misunderstood conditions.

22 Sep 2021

Study explores empowerment approach to reduce childhood obesity in Australia

Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity.

16 Sep 2021

Genetic capacity of the gut microbiome determines weight loss success or failure

The strongest associations with weight loss success or failure – independent of BMI – are found in the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome.

15 Sep 2021

OHID will launch on 1st October to tackle health inequalities across the UK

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities will officially launch on 1 October with the aim of tackling health inequalities across the country. It will be co-led by newly appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy.

4 Sep 2021

The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult mental health in the UK

A review of the literature on the impact of COVID-19 on adult mental health in the UK has revealed a decline in mental health. Read more here.

27 Aug 2021

Subjective social status may have stronger effects on cardiovascular health of Hispanics and Latinos

Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. who perceive themselves as having higher social status are more likely to have ideal markers of cardiovascular health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Aug 2021

Study: 90% of children with ADHD continue to experience residual symptoms into young adulthood

Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought.

13 Aug 2021

UC Davis Health installs free sunscreen stations to provide skin protection for young and old

As we spend more time outdoors this summer, UC Davis Health is providing a free service to the community by installing 14 sunscreen stations at parks, pools and other locations in the Davis and Roseville areas.

12 Aug 2021

Two types of blood pressure drugs provide equal benefits, but side effects differ

People who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different classes of medicine - angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) - yet ARBs may be less likely to cause medication side effects, according to an analysis of real-world data published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

26 Jul 2021

A more complex, holistic approach needed to define carbohydrate quality

Carbohydrates have traditionally been the largest source of energy intake for much of the world's population.

22 Jul 2021

New genomics workbook helps people use their family history to assess disease risks

Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, have developed the Families Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation (SHARE) workbook, which helps people use their family history to assess their risk for heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colorectal cancer.

8 Jul 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on dialysis patients

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Simon Davies and Dr. Raymond Vanholder about the impact of COVID-19 on kidney dialysis patients.

1 Jul 2021

In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift

In the eyes of the tech industry, mental health treatment is an area ripe for disruption.

22 Jun 2021

Feedback related to cafeteria purchases may help employees make healthier food choices

Automated emails and letters that provide personalized feedback related to cafeteria purchases at work may help employees make healthier food choices. That's the conclusion of a new study that was led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and is published in JAMA Network Open.

8 Jun 2021

New app helps women achieve healthy weight gain and lifestyle during pregnancy

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed an app to help women achieve a healthy weight gain and lifestyle during a pregnancy.

2 Jun 2021

Healthier lifestyle associated with lower risk of cognitive impairment for oldest adults

A new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment, and that this link does not depend on whether a person carries a particular form of the gene APOE.

1 Jun 2021

Adults with obsessive compulsive disorder face higher risk of ischemic stroke

Adults who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as likely to have an ischemic stroke later in life compared to adults who do not have OCD, according to new research published today in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

27 May 2021