Raised blood pressure remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature mortality worldwide ...

The research team used a special type of CT scan along with a dye called metomidate. This dye attaches specifically to the cells that produce aldosterone. Because the dye contains a very small amount ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common cardiovascular disease in the world, occurring in over 1.2 billion individuals. While treatment of hypertension in most instances requires ...

A new report suggests that millions of U.S. adults are unaware they may have undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors that ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

The nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone has been reported to improve kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Researchers discover a gut-brain-heart axis where the bacterial metabolite IAA regulates hypocretin neurons to control heart stiffness and blood pressure.

The chronic kidney disease market growth is being driven by the rising global prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and aging populations. Increasing awareness and earlier diagnosis are expanding the ...

Guideline-directed medical therapy and dose titration are essential to improving outcomes in heart failure with reduced or mildly reduced ejection fraction.According to the CDC, 6.7 million U.S.

Introduction Maintaining normal fluid status is critical to health and well-being. Older people are vulnerable to abnormal fluid status and associated complications, morbidity and mortality. Care home ...

Men and women experience kidney disease differently due to hormones, biology and lifestyle. Women develop it more often but slower, while men progress faster. Early screening, timely treatment and ...

These foods provide a healthy dose of potassium per serving and can help you meet your recommended daily intake naturally.