New soft robotic heart accurately mimics the complex movements of human valves
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart that reproduces the complex movements and…
Sugary drinks in childhood linked to adult hypertension risk
A 25-year study suggests that the source of fructose matters more than the amount, linking sugary drinks and…
The dark side of drinking
You will have more fun, feel happier, make friends easier, achieve more, and generally, have a much better…
Oxford AI Tool Detects Hidden Organ Damage From High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects more than 1.3 billion people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of…
Sugary drinks from childhood linked to adult hypertension risk
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of…
AI model could improve screening for primary aldosteronism
A study of a new AI model examining 30 years of routine electronic health records (EHR) data could…
Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer’s disease
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Common hypertension drugs tied to worse kidney outcomes in T2D patients
New research presented at the 63rd ERA Congress suggests that a widely used class of blood pressure medications…
Ireland has one of the highest rates of high blood pressure in the world – mandatory limits on salt in bread could change all that in a few years
Excessive salt in food is causing major damage and illness to Irish people, but the situation can be…
HIIT that high blood pressure!
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be recommended for people with high blood pressure to help them bring their…
Pushing too hard? Weightlifting, HIIT and other exercises that can be tough on high blood pressure
HIIT may not be appropriate for individuals experiencing hypertension for many reasons including, if you’re a newcomer to…
Advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease linked to higher cancer risk
People with advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease may face a higher risk of developing cancer, according to…