In Focus

UAE astronaut probes cardiorespiratory changes in microgravity

August 24, 2023

The study aims to observe changes in how astronauts’ cardiovascular and respiratory systems control blood pressure, with the purpose of ensuring that the...

In Focus

Genetically modified pig kidneys show promise for transplants

August 21, 2023

Add Comment

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have conducted a pioneering study, which has been peer-reviewed and published in JAMA Surgery...

In Focus

Superagers’ memory matches individuals 20-30 years younger: study

July 14, 2023

Add Comment

Most people’s memory function gradually declines as they age but some old people appear to be able to avoid this age-related deterioration, earning them the...

In Focus

Sodium divide: Women more prone to high blood pressure from salt intake

May 19, 2023

Add Comment

A new study suggests that women across all ages and ethnicities are more salt-sensitive than men, a fact that could significantly impact blood pressure control...

In Focus

Scale-up efforts to prevent, detect and control hypertension: WHO

May 16, 2023

Add Comment

While a quarter of the adult population in the WHO South-East Asia region has high blood pressure, only one in three are on treatment while just one in ten...

In Focus

An egg a day keeps the cardiologist away: study

February 15, 2023

Add Comment

That egg is a rich source of protein in both the white and yolk is well-known. It has now been established that it also keeps your heart healthy. In a recent...

In Focus

A 10-minute scan can detect cause of your high blood pressure

February 1, 2023

Add Comment

An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide have hypertension, a major cause of premature death A ten-minute scan can detect the cause of high...

nurse measuring patient blood pressure 2021 08 29 18 27 38 utc 1

Med-Tech

The best BP monitors

June 29, 2022

Digital BP monitors, of course, are the easiest to use. You press a button, and the machine takes care of the rest! Jisha Krishnan lists the best BP monitors...