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…
Scientists Find Kidney-Saving microRNA in a World-First Discovery
A groundbreaking discovery by Canadian researchers has identified a microRNA capable of protecting delicate kidney blood vessels after…
Heparanase 2 emerges as key protector of blood vessel integrity
An international research team led by MDI Biological Laboratory President Hermann Haller, M.D. and postdoctoral researcher Yannic Becker,…
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…
AI and routine lab tests offer a more accurate prediction of genetic disease risk
When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about…
Chronic kidney disease related to Loa loa microfilaremia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study | Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Study area and population This cross-sectional study, nested within a cohort study, was conducted in May–June 2022 and…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
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…
Review finds coffee linked to longer life and lower disease risk
A sweeping review of global research shows coffee drinkers may live longer and face lower disease risks, though…