Blood Pressure

BP problems linked to higher heart disease risk in youth

The findings, published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, suggests that the current practice of averaging blood pressure readings to determine whether medications are necessary could be masking a potential early warning sign from the fluctuations themselves. Jan 27, 2020
Breast cancer

Galactorrhea affects 24% women, not linked to breast cancer

Galactorrhea is a milky nipple discharge unrelated to the normal milk production for breastfeeding. It is not a disease itself but could be a sign of an underlying problem. It usually occurs in women, even those who have never had children or after menopause Jan 24, 2020
depression

Online bullying leads to depression in youth

According to the experts, cyberbullying is when a child, teen or youngster becomes a target of actions by others — using computers, cellphones or other devices — that are intended to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten or harass. Jan 23, 2020
heartbeat

Burnout linked to potentially deadly irregular heartbeat

"Vital exhaustion, commonly referred to as burnout syndrome, is typically caused by prolonged and profound stress at work or home, it differs from depression, which is characterised by low mood, guilt and poor self-esteem. Jan 15, 2020