Scientists try heat therapy to lower blood pressure
Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Applied Physiology (2025). DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00977.2024 The saying goes that you should stay out of the ...
Tag: Pressure
How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks
Despite voluntary age restrictions, a UK study reveals that clever branding, social influence, and online access keep energy and hydration ...
The Apple Watch blood pressure feature lives in a gray area
Welcome to The Workup, a First Opinion column from Vishal Khetpal. As a physician in the age of wearables, glancing at ...
Easing Frontline Pressure: How AI Can Lift the Administrative Burden Off Care Teams
“The primary concern for burnout is not being able to emotionally take care of each patient individually or uniquely.” That ...
Alnylam’s treatment did not significantly lower blood pressure in mid-stage study
An investigational therapy from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals did not significantly lower blood pressure in a key Phase 2 trial, raising questions ...
Another reason to lower blood pressure: reduced risk of dementia
A study in rural China demonstrating the power of intensive blood pressure control clinched the deal. The large, cluster-randomized controlled ...
Modified Japanese diet shows promise for lowering blood pressure, study finds
Can tweaking Japan’s iconic diet beat hypertension? New research shows swapping white rice for whole grains and adding veggies might ...
Women with urinary incontinence can avoid invasive bladder pressure tests
Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive ...
What About Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and More?
There are so many ways we eat potatoes—baked, mashed, hashed, fried, scalloped, roasted, and more—but should we be eating them ...
Pressure to seem perfect can strain teen relationships, but kindness from peers can help
by Danielle S. Molnar, Dawn Zinga, Hanna Puffer and Melissa Blackburn, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine trying to ...
Discover the latest in health and fitness with Your Health 247. Get expert advice, workout routines, healthy recipes, and mental wellness tips to lead a healthier, happier life. Stay informed and empowered with us!