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A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions.  The preliminary findings were presented Saturday at an American Heart Association (AHA) meeting in Baltimore and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. The…  read on >  read on >

Older adults managing high blood pressure might just have one more tool in the toolbox.  A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice agents can help older adults manage their high blood pressure, potentially transforming how remote patient care is delivered.  These preliminary findings were presented Sunday during an American Heart Association meeting in…  read on >  read on >

Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West Virginia University psychiatrist warns. “Many substances can harm a fetus, including substances many falsely perceive to be harmless, like marijuana,” said Dr. Aliana Abascal of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and…  read on >  read on >

A single dose of LSD eased anxiety symptoms for many folks and the benefits lasted up to three months, a new study reports. The findings were published Sept. 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers tested several doses of LSD in nearly 200 patients with moderate-to-severe anxiety. At four weeks, patients receiving…  read on >  read on >