Blood Pressure

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

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Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more

The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

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The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity

A session at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes will explore the latest data on the concept of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) – more commonly known by the public as ‘fat but fit’. Professor Matthias Blüher, University of Leipzig, Leipzig and Helmholtz Center Munich, Germany will explain how … Read more

Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

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Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers critically assessed the impact of various dietary elements on blood pressure and hypertension risk through an umbrella review of meta-analyses from both interventional and observational studies. Review: The role of diet in the prevention of hypertension and management of blood pressure: An umbrella … Read more

Research provides new hope for expectant mothers suffering from gestational diabetes

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Research provides new hope for expectant mothers suffering from gestational diabetes

Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition. The findings from the trial are being published in JAMA: the Journal of American Medical Association. Gestational diabetes is a global … Read more

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

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Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

UCLA-led research suggests that diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients’ barriers to medication adherence. In this pharmacist-led intervention, pharmacists reviewed the patients’ lab results, vital signs, and barriers to adherence. They then used this information to design a personally-tailored intervention to boost medication adherence … Read more

Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

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Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the effects of perturbing seven metformin targets on the cardiometabolic health of the general and non-diabetic populations. The perturbation of these known metformin targets was associated with beneficial effects on blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic individuals. Study: Efficacy … Read more

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

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When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist’s office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing cars and traffic lights. The office was already closed, but the whole eye care team was there waiting for me. One of … Read more

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

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$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births). This rate not only exceeds the national average (17.4 in 2018), … Read more

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

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Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions – specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. Women with the Factor V Leiden (FVL) gene mutation … Read more

The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point

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The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point

I’ve been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance, or had gone concierge and would no longer see them unless they ponied up a hefty annual fee. They have said they couldn’t find another primary care doctor who could take … Read more