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Finnish Study Reveals Maternal Genetic Influence on Adult Heart Health

(IN BRIEF) The Finnish study led by Taru Tukiainen explores the link between prenatal growth conditions and adult cardiovascular health. Contrary to previous theories suggesting maternal nutrition as the primary factor, the research suggests that maternal genetic factors influencing fetal … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham Malaysia researchers discovered new natural compounds from a local fig plant that could lead to improved treatment for resistant hypertension

NOTTINGHAM, 21-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have discovered new natural compounds in a fig plant species native to Malaysia that could lead to improved treatment for resistant hypertension. Dr Kuan Hon Lim and his team from the University of Nottingham Malaysia have isolated a new class of natural compounds from a local fig plant species that induce vasodilation in aorta tissue, … Read the full press release

Dr Will Johnson of Loughborough University: the concept of ‘healthy obesity’ is inherently flawed

Leicestershire, UK, 17-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The on-going debate over whether ‘health obesity’ exists is diverting attention away from effective medical research as academics continue to use the confusing classification. The concept – which relates to people with high BMI but … Read the full press release

EuroPRevent 2016: Long term exposure to aircraft noise associated with hypertension and organ damage

Participants lived near an airport for three years or more SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Long term exposure to aircraft noise is associated with hypertension and organ damage, reveals research presented today at the EuroPRevent 2016 meeting by Marta … Read the full press release