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Polypills Added to List of WHO’s Essential Medicines

Three polypill combos were deemed medicines that healthcare systems should carry to meet the CVD needs of the population. The World Health Organization (WHO) has added polypills to its list of essential medications, deeming the combination cardiovascular medications a priority to meet the healthcare needs of people around the world. On the list of essential […]

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21, display a very high risk of hospitalization and mortality after developing lung infections. Respiratory disease is second only to congenital heart defects as a cause of death among children with Down syndrome, and lower respiratory tract […]

Mpox cases rising in China with infections spiking more than 50% in 3 weeks

While cases of mpox continue to decline across the United States and Europe, infections are steadily rising in China. For the week ending July 21, 117 cases were confirmed in China, according to data from the World Health Organization. Between the week ending May 5 and the week ending July 21, 315 cases were reported. […]

Static Isometric Exercises: The Best Exercise To Reduce Blood Pressure

An analysis of clinical trial data suggests that static isometric exercises like planks and wall sits are the most effective for lowering blood pressure, potentially leading to a review of existing exercise guidelines for hypertension. While cardio, dynamic resistance training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) also proved effective, isometric exercises showed the most substantial reductions […]

COVID-19 infections reportedly led to long-term symptoms for nearly 1 in 5 children | The Highland County Press

Nearly 1 in 5 children and teens diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 showed one or more persistent symptoms three months after the infection, according to a review article published in the August 2023 Pediatrics. The article, “A Systematic Review of Persistent Clinical Features After SARS-CoV-2 in the Pediatric Population” (published online July 21) examined results of 27 […]

Down Syndrome Ups Complication Risk in Lung Infections: Study

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21, display a very high risk of hospitalization and mortality after developing lung infections. Respiratory disease is second only to congenital heart defects as a cause of death among children with […]

The 6 Foods That Need to Be Part of Your Diet for Better Heart Health

miniseries/Getty Images Making six key foods a regular part of your diet may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, new research shows. For the study, published in the European Heart Journal, researchers analyzed data from six international studies that included 245,000 participants—with and without prior cardiovascular disease—from 80 countries. They used a diet score from […]