Single Enzyme May Be Linked to Obesity
The increased activity of a single enzyme in fat cells may be a common cause of obesity and obesity-linked diseases, including diabetes.
Nationwide Recall of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Used for Hypertension and Edema
Unichem is recalling 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets after a report that a Clopidogrel tablet was found in a bottle of the product. It can be...
New P.E. Study Demonstrates Vigorous Exercise Can Lower Adolescents’ Body Fat, Blood Pressure
By cutting the time adolescents spend standing around in school physical education classes and boosting the amount of exercise they do, experts have shown they can control the children's body fat and lower their blood pressure.
Study: Obamacare Improving Management of Diabetes and Other Conditions
Study shows major positive benefits from improved diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, like diabetes, resulting from the expansion of health insurance coverage due...
Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medicines
Recall of several medicines containing valsartan, which includes hypertension and heart failure drugs such as Teva, Major, Actavis and more.
Medicare Beneficiaries with Multiple Chronic Conditions 99 Times More Likely To be Hospitalized
Medicare beneficiaries with four or more chronic conditions such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, or hypertension are 99 times more likely to experience one or more potentially preventable hospitalizations than those without a chronic condition.
Baby and Coated Aspirin May Not Reduce Risk of Stroke
The majority of patients who take baby or coated aspirin to prevent strokes are not getting the blood-thinning results they may need to help avoid these health threats.
Children With Diet Lower In Fat And Higher In Fiber May Lower Risk For...
Study shows dietary intervention in adolescence benefits glycemic control and blood pressure long-term.
Blood Pressure Target for Diabetics Challenged
New change in the target blood pressure for diabetics by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare may lead to more patients suffering...
