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Respiratory diseases linked with high blood pressure in lungs

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the lungs of both animals and people. When tiny vessels in the lungs become narrowed or blocked, it becomes harder for blood to flow through and can cause the heart to weaken or fail. » Read more Source: Science Daily

One third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids

A third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids, according to a study of several thousand people in The Netherlands. » Read more Source: Science Daily

New treatment may reverse celiac disease

A phase 2 clinical trial using a new technology show it is possible to induce immune tolerance to gluten in individuals with celiac disease. After treatment with the technology, the patients were able to eat gluten with a substantial reduction in inflammation. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss

People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a new study. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Vitamin D and fish oil show promise in prevention of cancer death and heart attacks

The VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL) is the largest and most recent to test whether vitamin D or fish oil can effectively prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease. Results to date have been mixed but show promise for some outcomes, now confirmed by updated pooled (meta) analyses. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Eating more plant-based protein lowers mortality risk

Increased plant protein intake lowers the risk for overall and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio

Vegetable-rich diet lowers fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients by raising good cholesterol

Higher levels of blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — or good cholesterol — may improve fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, according to a new study. » Read more Source: Science Daily

The 8 Best Exercises for Weight Loss

It’s estimated that half of all American adults attempt to lose weight every year (1Trusted Source). Aside from dieting, exercising is one of the most common strategies employed by those trying to shed extra pounds. It burns calories, and this plays a key role in weight loss. » Read more Source: Healthline

Modified drug combination may reduce risk of recurrence for some breast cancer patients

Oncologists at VCU Massey Cancer Center were invited to co-author an editorial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncologyproviding expert commentary on findings from a large study conducted by German investigators that a modified drug combination may lead to a decreased chance of disease recurrence for women with high risk, HER-2 negative breast cancer. » […]

Review: Biofeedback could help treat a number of conditions

A literature review by a team at the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health & Science University found evidence that biofeedback can be a helpful treatment for several conditions. Studies show that biofeedback can reduce headache pain, improve both urinary and fecal incontinence, and aid in stroke recovery. » Read more Source: Medical […]