“Stepped-Up” Care Improves Blood Pressure Control
A new review of evidence suggests that a "stepped-up" care approach can lower blood pressure for patients who haven't achieved good control of their hypertension.
Doctors Overtreating Seniors for Diabetes and Blood Pressure, Says Study
New studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggest doctors and patients should work together to scale back certain treatments for diabetes and high blood...
Overweight Kids Can Bounce Back To Normal Blood Pressure
Overweight children who can shed their puppy fat by age 14 can expect lower blood pressure, according to a University of Queensland study.
Scientists Discover a Gene that Ties Stress to Obesity and Diabetes
The constant stress that many are exposed to in our modern society may be taking a heavy toll: Anxiety disorders and depression, as well as metabolic (substance exchange) disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, have all been linked to stress.
Door To Potential Treatments For Type 2 Diabetes Opens
Researchers have identified an unsuspected role of a protein named SHP-1 that could constitute a new therapeutic path against Type 2 Diabetes.
Alcohol-Induced Sodium Sensitivity May Increase Blood Pressure
Alcohol-induced sodium sensitivity may be one of the mechanisms underlying the association among heavy alcohol consumption, alcohol withdrawal, and high blood pressure.
Gap Widens Between Optimal Versus Actual Cholesterol Levels
An estimated 63 million adults have low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels higher than what would be ideal as recommended.
Breastfeeding Reduces a Woman’s Risk of Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
A recent study has shown that women who breastfeed have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, including conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes,...
Probable Cause For High Blood Pressure Identified; Shows Links With Diabetes
Study finds a molecule that may be a primary cause of high blood pressure and may be a molecular link between hypertension and diabetes.
Beta-Blocker Drugs Found To Promote Diabetes
New research indicates that taking beta-blocker drugs to treat high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing diabetes by 50 percent, compared to newer drugs.
Overweight Male Teens With Normal Blood Pressures Showing Signs of Heart Damage
Even while their blood pressures are still normal, overweight male teens may have elevated levels of a hormone known to increase pressures as well as early signs of heart damage.
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.
Derivative of the Green Tea Leaf May Help With Metabolic Syndrome X
Metabolic Syndrome X is the term used to describe a group of heart disease risk factors.
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.
Magnesium Improves Diabetes-Related Health, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Weight and More
Beneficial relationship found between dietary magnesium intake and diabetes-related outcomes, affecting metabolic syndrome risk, obesity and weight, blood pressure, and HDL (good) cholesterol. Learn...
Study: Room Light Before Bedtime May Impact Sleep Quality, Blood Pressure and Diabetes Risk
According to a recent study, exposure to electrical light between dusk and bedtime strongly suppresses melatonin levels and may impact physiologic processes regulated by melatonin signaling, such as sleepiness, thermoregulation, blood pressure and glucose homeostasis.
