Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins – such as beans, nuts and lentils – may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, also suggested that minimally processed animal proteins could be included in weekly meal plans without significantly affecting … Read more
New research reveals that even low levels of air pollution can trigger dangerous changes in blood vessels, underscoring the urgent need for clean air to protect heart health worldwide. Review: Air pollution and atherosclerosis In a recent review article published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers provided an overview of how air pollution contributes to the … Read more
A new study led by researchers at Tulane University suggests that people with high blood pressure can significantly reduce – and possibly eliminate – their increased risk of premature death by controlling several key health risk factors at once. The study, published in Precision Clinical Medicine, tracked more than 70,000 people with hypertension and over 224,000 … Read more
A major Australian study finds that a child’s long-term weight is closely tied to their parents’ BMI before birth, especially the mother’s, underscoring the urgent need to tackle obesity before pregnancy to break the cycle across generations. Image Credit: kwanchai.c / Shutterstock New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the … Read more
BUCHAREST — May 4, 2025 — What you eat plays a huge role in your kidney health. This guide explores how certain types of fish can be beneficial protein sources, offering easily digestible nutrients and vital omega-3 fatty acids. We’ll cover what makes fish a smart choice and how to incorporate it into your diet … Read more
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) and published in The Journal of Internal Medicine shows that, in survivors of breast cancer, having an unhealthy metabolic profile or so called ‘metabolic syndrome’ increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 69%, and subsequent breast … Read more
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led analysis of medical information gathered on a diverse group of almost 250,000 people over four years has significantly clarified the link between the “exclusive” use of e-cigarettes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as high blood pressure in a sub-group of adults 30 to 70 years of age. The … Read more
Most of us have heard the advice: “Cut back on salt if you have high blood pressure.” But what if the solution isn’t just about eating less sodium, but also about eating more potassium? Study: Modulation of blood pressure by dietary potassium and sodium: sex differences and modeling analysis. Image Credit: Kmpzzz/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in … Read more
An NHS doctor is flagging five health issues he’s labeled “sneaky” because they might secretly be escalating your chances of dementia. Backed by research, these under-discussed factors contribute to cognitive decline. With figures suggesting over 944,000 UK residents grappling with dementia—with expectations for this to grow—awareness is key. Dementia not only affects memory but can … Read more
New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision medicine approach to prevent chronic kidney disease progression. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, highlights the role of type 5 collagen – … Read more