Moderate or severe sleep apnea doubles risk of hard-to-treat hypertension in African-Americans
Treatment of sleep disorder might help improve blood pressure control in this high-risk group. Read More
Higher brain glucose levels may mean more severe Alzheimer’s
NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, symptoms. Read More
Gene mutation points to new way to fight diabetes, obesity, heart disease
Researchers say they have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have… Read More
Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients
NIAID-funded study could offset harsh effects of antibiotics. Read More
Study links frequent red meat consumption to high levels of chemical associated with heart disease
Findings reveal tripling of blood levels of TMAO from red meat diet, but dietary effects can be reversed Read More
Diet rich in fried and processed foods linked to increased hypertension in black Americans
NIH-funded study suggests a change in diet could mitigate increased risk for stroke. Read More
Researchers map how Alzheimer’s pathology spreads across brain networks
Capitalizing on recent advances in neuroimaging and genetic biomarker research, scientists have been able to identify specific pathways by which tau… Read More
