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Vitamin D insufficiency and asthma in a US nationwide study

For this research work, the specialists aimed to investigate vitamin D insufficiency, asthma, and lung function among US children and adults. They demonstrate racial/ethnic–specific associations between vitamin D insufficiency and current asthma or wheeze in children and adults. Moreover, they also reported parallel recent decrements in the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and asthma. » […]

Common diseases as determinants of menopausal age

In this study, researchers investigate the impact of the diagnosis of common diseases before menopause on age at natural menopause (ANM) onset. It was concluded that the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and depression were seen to delay menopause. » Read more Source: MDLinx

Diet can impact migraines

Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. » Read more Source: Science Daily

ACP: Internists crucial component in pediatric to adult health care transition

To lessen the current health care gap among young adults aged 18 to 25 years, internists can help prepare these patients for a successful transition from pediatric to adult care, according to an article by the ACP published in Annals of Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio

Dementia on the downslide, especially among people with more education, study finds

In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, a new study finds. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Lowering systolic blood pressure would save more than 100,000 lives per year, study finds

Intensive treatment to lower systolic (top number) blood pressure to below 120 would save more than 100,000 lives per year in the United States, say scientists. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Scientists uncover new role of ChAT enzyme in regulating blood pressure

In a study published today in the prestigious journal Nature Biotechnology, scientists from The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Karolinska Institutet discovered that T-cells capable of producing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine can regulate blood pressure. » Read more Source: News Medical

Exercise offers better benefits for its believers

People who believe beforehand that exercise will benefit them actually get more benefits out of it—they enjoy the exercise more, improve their mood more, and reduce their anxiety more than people who are less optimistic about it, according to a study published August 9, 2016 in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. » Read more Source: […]

Depression in early pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes

A two-way link between depression and gestational diabetes has been uncovered by researchers » Read more Source: Science Daily

Calcium channel blockers caught in the act at atomic leve

Structural studies unlock basic mechanisms of common heart and blood pressure medications, and could lead to better drug design » Read more Source: Science Daily