Category: Disorders

Star-shaped cells help blood vessels in the brain keep a grip on a healthy tone

From the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University media release: A star-shaped brain cell called an astrocyte appears to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the… Read more »

Mechanism outlined by which inadequate vitamin E can cause brain damage

From the Oregon State University media release: Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered how vitamin E deficiency may cause neurological damage by interrupting a supply line of specific nutrients… Read more »

Adverse childhood events appear to increase the risk of being a hypertensive adult

From the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University media release: Children who experience multiple traumatic events, from emotional and sexual abuse to neglect, have higher blood pressures as… Read more »

Yoga as a potential therapy for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome

From the SAGE Publications media release: There is promising evidence of Yoga, a popular mind-body practice, on improving cardio-metabolic health. This review helps strengthen the evidence base for yoga as… Read more »

Researchers see significant reduction in fatal car crashes after increase in alcohol taxes

From the University of Florida media release: Increasing state alcohol taxes could prevent thousands of deaths a year from car crashes, say University of Florida Health researchers, who found alcohol-related… Read more »