Pyuria is a term that describes the presence of pus, which is mostly made up of white blood cells, in urine. Urine typically contains very few or no white blood cells. The most common cause of pyuria is a urinary tract infection (UTI), but other conditions can also cause it. Pyuria may also occur as…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, impacts nearly half of U.S. adults. It can increase your risk of developing heart disease and can also harm your kidneys, eyes, and more. The good news is that there are meals and snacks high in nutrients that regulate blood pressure, like magnesium, potassium, fiber, and omega-3 fats. A healthy…
For people looking to lose weight or lower their blood pressure, two different diets could help. In a new study, published in late May in Nutrients, the keto and Mediterranean diets achieved both goals in overweight and obese participants with elevated blood pressure. With about 40% of adults in the U.S. living with obesity and…
Magnesium wears many hats: it’s necessary for more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body. It supports your immune system, maintains normal muscle and nerve function, supports strong bones, and ensures a normal heartbeat. Research also shows that high intakes of dietary magnesium may help lower your blood pressure. Keep reading to learn more about…
High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood against the blood vessel walls is too strong. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease. Lowering your blood pressure with the following strategies can help protect your heart and keep you healthy. Research suggests that obesity contributes to high blood pressure. Maintaining a…
You might switch up your diet or pop a supplement in hopes of living longer. But would you pay thousands of dollars to replace the plasma in your blood? This procedure, known as plasma exchange therapy, has become a trendy practice in certain circles, like Silicon Valley executives and extreme biohackers. But does it actually…
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the blood pressure against your arteries is regularly too high, above 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) on a blood pressure reading. Your heart must pump against this pressure to send blood to your body. High blood pressure strains your heart and can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Many…
Keeping your blood sugar in check isn’t just for people with diabetes—it’s essential for heart health, energy levels, and long-term disease prevention. But even if you’re eating well most of the time and avoiding large amounts of sugar, some of your daily habits might be sabotaging your blood sugar levels. Here are 8 sneaky habits…
Energy drinks are hugely popular, but you may have seen some alarming headlines in recent days about how they might be harming your health. “Study: Common energy drink ingredient linked to increased cancer risk,” one reads. Another claims: “Urgent warning issued about cancer-causing energy drinks.” The headlines trace back to a study recently published in…
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of your body). Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic pressure (the top number), which reflects the force when your heart beats, and diastolic pressure (the bottom number), which shows…
