Higher diversity and quantity of dietary flavonoid intake were each linked to reduced risks of mortality and major chronic diseases in a large population-based study.
Rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are increasingly staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners instead of physicians, raising debates over care quality, staffing shortages, and access to emergency services.
Each additional 1,000 daily steps a day may be associated with a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with hypertension, with benefits evident at step counts well below 10,000 steps per day.
Analysis of electronic health records reveals that delays in clinical hypertension diagnosis persist despite frequent outpatient visits and are linked to increased cardiovascular event rates.
Researchers found that a lower sodium DASH-style diet tailored for type 2 diabetes reduced blood pressure in adults receiving antihypertensive treatment.