Tag Archives: People

Heating pads may lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure when lying down

Applying a heating pad overnight may help people with supine hypertension, a condition that causes their blood pressure to increase when they lie down including during sleep, according to preliminary results presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions. Supine hypertension is present in about half of people with autonomic failure, a chronic… Read More »

‘We can’t let these people be on the streets’: Trump stresses necessity of mental institutions

President Trump expressed interest in rebuilding mental institutions while responding to questions about the recent mass shootings on Thursday. “We can’t let these people be on the streets,” Trump said on his way to a campaign rally in New Hampshire. Answering questions about various topics including gun control legislation, the president asserted, “We’re looking at… Read More »

Vegan diet promoted by Beyoncé may be ‘dangerous’ for normal people, dietitians warn

‘Dangerous’ 22-day diet plan of vegan recipes promoted by Beyoncé ‘does not contain enough iron, protein and vitamin B12’, leading dietitians warn The 22 Days Nutrition plan cuts out carbohydrates and sugar as well as meat Beyoncé reportedly followed it for more than two months after giving birth But there are concerns it may only… Read More »

People at High Risk for Flu Complications

Following is a list of all the health and age factors that are known to increase a person’s risk of getting serious complications from the flu: Asthma Neurologic and neurodevelopment conditions Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease) Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis) Endocrine disorders (such as… Read More »

Harvard scientists link supplements to severe health events in young people

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared with consumption of vitamins, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published today in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found… Read More »