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Warning issued to anyone with high blood pressure - 'reduce risk of death'
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (300+ words) Researchers analysed data from 20 countries and found that improving blood pressure treatment could save more lives than any other preventive measure included in the study. Scott Pilla, associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, said: “We…...
2025 at a Glance: Research at the Forefront of Science
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (153+ words) The findings allow for more successful clinical trials in the near future. The technology could help address treatment disparities, study authors say. The risk is more than double that reported by earlier studies. Of the few conditions truly associated with…...
Feeling achy? Nigella Lawson swears by this 'rather slow' form of yoga to stay strong at 66 – a physio explains why
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (841+ words) Nigella Lawson's favourite form of yoga could keep you moving without putting unnecessary strain on your joints She’s best known for her indulgent recipes, but Nigella Lawson also has a recipe for feeling good, and a growing body of research…...
'Masked' High Blood Pressure Poses A Fall Risk For Seniors, Study Warns
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (501+ words) By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Monitoring blood pressure at home could help prevent a life-altering injury for some seniors, a new study warns. Seniors older than 78 with “masked” high blood pressure have a 70% higher risk of falls…...
West Virginia Department of Health Facilities Takes Steps to Strengthen Patient Care at State Psychiatric Hospitals
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (254+ words) Lootpress is an online news platform offering the latest local, state, and national news updates, making us unique. Although it is based in Beckley, WV, it covers a vast multi-state area. The company was established back in 2020 to deliver impartial…...
Gen Z's Garba glow trend: Do IV drips really work?
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (742+ words) As Ahmedabad gears up for Navratri, some young revellers are turning to intravenous (IV) drip therapy in the hope of achieving glowing skin, staying hydrated and maintaining energy through hours of Garba. But dermatologists caution that the promise of an instant…...
FDA finds cockroaches on cheese equipment, flies on ready-to-eat products at Florida plant
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (252+ words) As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to…...
Expanding High Blood Pressure Control Could Save Over 518,000 Lives Annually in 20 Countries
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (522+ words) citybuzz - Scaling up the treatment of high blood pressure could prevent an estimated 518,476 cardiovascular deaths annually across 20 upper- and lower-middle-income countries, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. The modeling analysis,…...
Wellness Coaching-Integrated Home Tech
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (116+ words) MOVED and GE Lighting Partner to Improve Smart Home Tech Sequel Brands has announced a strategic partnership between its AI-driven digital wellness platform, MOVE powered by SEQUELai, and GE Lighting, a Savant company, to integrate personalized wellness coaching with smart…...
Blood pressure control could prevent more than 518,000 deaths annually — News-Medical
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (303+ words) In the United States, a preliminary modeling analysis was presented at the American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026 conference, according to which more effective blood pressure control in 20 countries could prevent 518,476 cardiovascular disease deaths annually. News-Medical reports. Researchers calculated the…...