Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Learn how zinc affects blood vessel function, what research shows about zinc supplements and blood pressure, and who may or may not benefit.

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Lipids are fatty compounds that perform a range of essential functions in the body. Phospholipids, steroids, and triglycerides are examples of lipids. Although lipids play an essential role in the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults receiving CagriSema in REDEFINE 1 had significant reductions in blood pressure at 20 weeks that were ...

A simple cocoa-based intervention taken just before long periods of sitting can help preserve blood vessel function in both the arms and the legs. This highlights a practical nutritional strategy to ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.