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In coronary artery disease patients, too low blood pressure is linked with worsened outcomes. Principal investigator Prof. Philippe Gabriel Steg explained, “The optimal blood pressure target in patients with hypertension continues to be debated, especially in those with coronary artery disease (CAD). ESC [European Society of Cardiology] guidelines recommend lowering blood pressure to values within ...click here to read more

If you’re lacking gym motivation, some social media competition may give you the push you need. Senior study author Damon Centola explained, “Supportive groups can backfire because they draw attention to members who are less active, which can create a downward spiral of participation.” In his words, competition groups “frame relationships in terms of goal-setting ...click here to read more

Brain scans may help with earlier diagnosis of dementia, which affects tens of millions people worldwide. There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms. Early detection of dementia amps up the effectiveness of the treatment. The study revealed that MRI scans can help doctors diagnose dementia by ...click here to read more

Ice cream is a widely popular frozen treat, but many of us feel guilty indulging in it. Well, new research suggests that we can get rid of that guilt as Italian scientists have found that certain types of ice cream can actually offer some health benefits. Ice cream has antioxidant properties, can improve overall health ...click here to read more

Leukocytes are white blood cells that work with the immune system to fight off infections. Leukocytes can appear in the urine if there is damage to the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder. They can also be triggered if there is a foreign substance in the body. There are five different types of leukocytes, and if ...click here to read more

Normal-tension glaucoma is a type of glaucoma in which the optic nerve damage and vision loss occur even though there are normal levels of tension in the eye. Typically, glaucoma is caused by high eye pressure, which leads to damage of the optic nerve, but in normal-tension glaucoma, this is not the case. Eye pressure, ...click here to read more

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is when the heart does not receive enough oxygenated blood, so parts of the heart muscle get damaged or die. The most common cause of this is arterial blockage due to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to coronary heart disease. When a part of the plaque ruptures ...click here to read more

There are three main types of age-related cataracts: nuclear sclerotic, cortical, and posterior subcapsular. Cataract is the clouding of the natural intraocular crystalline lens which focuses on light entering the eyes through the retina. Cloudiness can reduce visibility and over time can contribute to blindness if left untreated. Cataracts develop gradually and are often symptomless, so ...click here to read more

Resistant hypertension (high blood pressure) is when a person has made the appropriate lifestyle changes in order to reduce their blood pressure or have taken at least two different types of blood pressure-lowering medications, and yet their blood pressure has not improved. Essentially, resistant hypertension refers to blood pressure that is difficult to treat and ...click here to read more

A bladder diary may help manage incontinence, bladder leaks. A bladder diary is where you document your urinary habits. For example, you would document when you went to the bathroom, what you ate or drank prior to urination, any accidents you may have had, your daily activities, and your urges to urinate. A bladder diary ...click here to read more

A new approach to amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) therapy may help improve memory and modify disease progression. Senior study author Dr. Michela Gallagher explained, “In the case of early aMCI, it has been suggested that the increased hippocampal activation may serve a beneficial function by recruiting additional neural resources to compensate for those that ...click here to read more

Individuals with low levels of the ‘love hormone’ – oxytocin – have been found to have less empathy than those with higher levels. Researchers found that oxytocin replacement therapy could improve well-being of people who are low in the hormone. The study included 20 people with medical conditions that lead to low levels of oxytocin ...click here to read more

A new study on mice found that food additives commonly found in processed foods increased the risk of colon cancer. Emulsifiers are commonly added to food for texture and prolonged shelf life. In mice, consumption of two common emulsifiers led to intestinal bacteria changes, promoting inflammation and colon cancer. Researcher Emilie Viennois explained, “The incidence ...click here to read more

After graduating from Brandeis University in 1958, Dr. Foxx attended Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, graduating in 1962. He completed an Internal Medicine internship, and followed that with a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He achieved board certification in 1968. Dr. Foxx volunteered for the U.S. Army and served as Regimental Surgeon for ...click here to read more