Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
Symptoms of rare ‘silent killer’ that can be caused by exercise
A condition sometimes known as “silent killer” can be triggered by running and other forms of high-intensity exercise.…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…
Could We Catch Heart Failure Sooner?
Heart failure is often diagnosed after patients have already lost much of their function and quality of life,…
New medication lowered hard-to-control high blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease
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Results from the FigHTN Phase 2 clinical trial showed baxdrostat, a new medication that inhibits…
Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure
Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective…
Estrogen supports kidney regeneration and protects women from chronic disease
A new study in mice provides insights into why females in their reproductive years appear to be relatively…
Adding aspirin raises cardiovascular events in high-risk CCS patients on anticoagulants
Adding aspirin increased the risk of cardiovascular events, death and major bleeding in high-risk patients with chronic coronary…
Lubiprostone shows promise in slowing kidney disease progression
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue worldwide. Many patients end up requiring regular dialysis to…
Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease Not Linked to Cannabis Use
Image | adobe.stock/Aliaksandr Marko A recent study published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, further examined the health implications…
Somatic mutations drive vascular aging and muscle weakness over time
Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how mutations that occur in muscles and blood…
Health Canada approves Ozempic® to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Ozempic® is the first-and-only medication indicated for both the once-weekly treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes…