Taking blood pressure (BP) medications in the evening does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death compared to taking them in the morning, according to up-to-date research presented today at the Sizzling Line session during the ESC Congress 2024. “Evidence suggests that higher than normal nighttime blood pressure levels are associated with an […]
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one “pharmacy desert,” where there is no retail pharmacy within a 10-mile radius, according to a recent study published by researchers from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James). As pharmacies […]
We know that various factors are linked to heart disease, such as smoking and obesity. But a recent study reveals a surprising link between constipation and an increased risk of stern adverse heart events, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure — a link that is not widely recognized. “Our study suggests that constipation, a […]
Are you obsessed with happiness? Be careful—overthinking about it can affect your happiness. While pursuing happiness is essential, constantly obsessing, overthinking, and worrying about your own happiness can affect your well-being, a study has found. People who value happiness highly are often less joyful. To understand why, researchers from the latest test looked at two […]
In a recent study published in JAMA network openResearchers examined the association between hormone therapy (HMT) used to treat breast cancer and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) (a group of cognitive disorders that cause memory loss and impaired thinking) in women aged 65 and older. Test: Alzheimer’s disease and related […]
