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London, July 16 (ANI): Here’s some bad news for fat folks: Overweight people are more likely to die of swine flu, says a new US study. According to unpublished figures, which were reported at a recent meeting of the US ... Read More »
Common drugs may lead to cognitive impairment in older adults
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Drugs commonly prescribed for allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular might lead to cognitive impairment in older adults, say researchers. Drugs, such as diphenhydramine, which have an anticholinergic effect, are important medical therapies available by prescription and ... Read More »
Healthy lifestyles on the decline in US
Washington, May 27 (ANI): A new study conducted in the U.S. has found that only a small proportion of adults follow healthy lifestyle pattern, and in fact, the numbers are declining. Researchers from the Department of Family Medicine, Medical University ... Read More »
Hypertension doubles already elevated risk of heart disease in diabetics
New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The presence of hypertension doubles the already elevated risk of heart disease in diabetics, and at the same time, increases the risk for other vascular complications such as strokes, retinal damage and peripheral vascular disease. ... Read More »
Scientists identify eight genes linked with hypertension
London, May 11 (ANI): Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital claim that they have identified eight genetic variants associated with hypertension. The research team, as a part of Global Blood Pressure Genetics (Global BPgen) study group, analysed the genome of 130,000 ... Read More »
Genes linked with hypertension identified
London, May 11 (ANI): An international team of scientists, including an Indian-origin researcher, have identified new genes associated with hypertension. Dr. Aravinda Chakravarti, head of the Centre for Complex Disease Genomics in the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine at Hopkins, ... Read More »
Study sheds light on salt intake, hypertension relationship
London, May 05 (ANI): A new study on rats has shed light on the relationship between salt intake and blood pressure regulation. The study has been conducted by researchers at the University of Erlangen, the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular ... Read More »
Molecule that raises cardiac insufficiency risk identified
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers from Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA) of the University of Navarra have found a key enzyme in the development of cardiac insufficiency. The enzyme is involved in the accumulation of fibrous tissues in the ... Read More »
Psoriasis linked to diabetes, high BP in women
Washington, April 21 (ANI): Women with psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, are at higher risk of developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), says a new study. Recent studies have indicated that psoriasis is associated with an increased risk ... Read More »