Diastolic, the lower number, measures pressure when the heart is at rest. Normal is below 80 mmHg and shows artery relaxation. A team of researchers from Tulane University, in their article “High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease” published in the Journal of Hypertension, highlights that...
Fabry disease is a rare inherited condition characterized by the toxic accumulation of a fatty substance called globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) in the body’s cells. This buildup impairs organ function, especially in the kidneys and heart. The disease is also known as Anderson-Fabry disease, after...
Implantation bleeding is a common topic for those in the early stages of pregnancy, and you may be wondering what it looks like, when it might happen, or even if it’s something that everyone experiences. In this article, we’ll go over what implantation bleeding is, how it compares to ...
If you don't know your blood type, it would be a good time to look it up. Now, if you are type A and feel like you do get bit up quite a lot, there are other factors that could be at play. Blood type is not the only thing that brings out mosquitoes in droves. Before you ...
Or is it stress about unfinished work, an upcoming test, or a dreaded family gathering? For many people, this stress is temporary, as its cause is quickly resolved. But what if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart ...
This is where oxygen goes into your blood and carbon dioxide comes out. COVID can infect the upper or lower part of your respiratory tract. It travels down your airways. The lining can become irritated and inflamed. In some cases, the infection can reach all the way down into your ...
But one challenge for colleges is that not all vaccines are created equal in the eyes of the medical community and government agencies, which means international students may need to be vaccinated upon arrival in the U.S. even if they were inoculated in their home country...
At the end of the day, meal-prepping the same meal for every day or every week may be easy, but it's boring. There are so many amazing foods to be had around you, and every day is a new opportunity to try something new. Even if you are a picky eater and don't want to stray...
osteoarthritis. When HA is injected into your knee, hip, or shoulder, it can help lubricate that joint and increase your mobility. Injected forms of HA include Euflexxa, Hyalgan, Orthovisc, Supartz, and Synvisc. Side effects can include swelling in your joints and a temporary increase in ...
But one challenge for colleges is that not all vaccines are created equal in the eyes of the medical community and government agencies, which means international students may need to be vaccinated upon arrival in the U.S. even if they were inoculated in their home country. Malani note...