Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of common synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called “forever chemicals” and found in water, soil, air and food,…
Social isolation is directly associated with later dementia
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Postpartum Depression
Despite increase stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study did not find a higher incidence of postpartum depression among women who gave birth during the pandemic. There…
Repeated weight loss attempts do not guarantee the best outcome
Individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight had higher body mass index than those without prior weight loss attempts, according to a recent study from the University…
RAAS inhibitors may decrease the aneurysm rupture risk for people with high blood pressure
A multi-center study of more than 3,000 people with high blood pressure and brain aneurysms found that the use of RAAS inhibitors, reduced the risk of an aneurysm…