Hypertension :: Blood Pressure Dropping Globally
Levels of unhealthy blood pressure are on the decline worldwide, a new study shows, but experts aren’t sure why.
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Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer’s progresses quicker in highly educated
Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of dementia in the elderly, appears later in highly educated people — but once it does, it advances more quickly, scientists said.
Dietary Supplement :: Maui Herbal Company – Wai Ola – dietary supplement
Concerned over people’s hesitation to use natural products that have not been evaluated by the FDA. Hale Wai Ola, LLC has requested guidance from the federal government’s National Institute of Health, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine with formally testing its product.
Obesity :: Tips to keep your calories under control
Though we all love satiating our taste buds by eating all the goodies available, especially so in this festive season, we should be, at the same time, careful enough to choose what is right.
Cancer :: Sutent, sunitinib for Gastrointestinal – Stomach Cancer, Kidney Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval of Sutent (sunitinib), a new targeted anti-cancer treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a rare stomach cancer, and advanced kidney cancer. This action marks the first time the agency has approved a new oncology product for two indications simultaneously.
Polycystic Kidney Disease :: HALT-PKD Treatment Trials
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the PKD Foundation have launched two treatment trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The common inherited disorder is characterized by cysts in the kidneys and other organs, high blood pressure, and aneurysms (bulges in blood vessels, which may burst) in the brain.
Diabetes :: Staying Fit With Fiber – high fiber diet
Protect against type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity with the proven goodness of high fiber diet and foods.
Diet :: Vegetarian Protein Diet Cuts Health Risk
A high protein diet can help reduce blood pressure – but only if it comes from vegetables, researchers reported.
Heart Disease :: Whole grains may reduce heart risk in elderly
Older adults who regularly eat whole grains like high-fiber cereals and cooked oatmeal may be less likely to develop a cluster of conditions that raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.
Hypertension :: Vegetable rich diet may help cut blood pressure
Eating a vegetable rich diet may help cut blood pressure, which can consequently reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes, says a new study reiterating what your mother always said when she asked you to finish the greens.