Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Researchers found that hypertension risk peaks among women experiencing premature … Read more
Nearly 23 million U.S. adults with blood pressure readings of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may qualify for blood-pressure-lowering medications under updated clinical recommendations, according to independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings highlight a substantial treatment gap, as over 40% of patients who meet the updated criteria currently … Read more
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, according to findings from the Women’s Health Initiative. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Postmenopausal Women Researchers following 66,892 participants in the … Read more
Cardiovascular risk calculators currently used by doctors to predict heart attacks and strokes can also estimate a patient’s risk of developing certain cancers, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer. Researchers at University College London (UCL) found that tools like QRISK3—widely used in the UK—performed with comparable accuracy to specialized cancer … Read more
Northwestern Medicine researchers have identified a link between semiannual clock changes and the incidence of retinal vascular disease. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, the risk of developing these sight-threatening conditions increases by up to 30% in the month following the spring transition to daylight saving time, while the fall return to standard … Read more
New cardiovascular risk guidelines in the U.S. are shifting how doctors classify patient health, moving away from race-based formulas toward more personalized metrics. Research published in JAMA, led by Allison Peng, MD, of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, indicates that 22% of adults will change risk categories under the new PREVENT-atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … Read more
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, confirmed Sunday that he is recovering in a rehabilitation center following a June 14 fall that resulted in a multi-week hospital stay. The senator, who is currently serving his seventh term, stated that while he did not suffer a concussion or broken bones, the incident was complicated by a bout … Read more
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals that individuals who have contracted SARS-CoV-2 face an increased risk of developing new-onset obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for up to 4.5 years post-infection. Researchers analyzing electronic medical records from the Montefiore Health System for over 910,000 patients found that COVID-19 infection is independently associated with a … Read more
Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine have identified the hypoglossal nucleus (12N) as the primary brainstem motor node responsible for the swallowing improvements observed after electroacupuncture at the “Lianquan” (CV23) acupoint. Published in Acupuncture Research on August 25, 2025 (DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250444), the study confirms that this neural pathway is essential for restoring swallowing function … Read more
Reinforcing the body’s internal 24-hour clock can accelerate brain recovery after a stroke by enhancing the glymphatic system’s ability to clear toxic waste. Research from the University of Rochester Medicine, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, indicates that interventions like time-restricted feeding and clock-targeting drugs improve motor function and reduce inflammation in mice, even … Read more