Higher iron levels may boost heart health – but also increase risk of stroke
In a series of early-stage studies examining genetic data from over 500,000 people, a team of international scientists, led by Imperial College London, explored the role that iron…
High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol in Young Adults Associated with Later Heart Disease
Increased risk found to be independent of exposure to these risk factors later in life
Pre-Eclampsia May Carry Long-Term Heart Risks for Women
Pre-eclampsia is a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure that arises in some pregnant women, but a review of published studies indicates that its effects on…
Blood pressure drug linked with increased risk of bowel condition
A type of blood pressure lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked with an increased risk of diverticulosis.
Adequate intake of milk and dairy products in different life stages helps prevent chronic diseases
An adequate consumption of milk and dairy products at different life stages can help prevent various chronic diseases. For example, there is a positive link between the moderate…