New drug injection reduces high blood pressure for 6 months

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Breakthrough research in the treatment of high blood pressure.

In a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine , scientists have demonstrated that a new drug can help lower high blood pressure in six months with just a single injection, without the need for oral medication.

A new drug could help lower high blood pressure in six months with just one injection.

The new drug, called Zilebesiran, invented by the US-based company Alnylam, is administered by injection.

The drug works by disabling the gene responsible for producing the hormone angiotensinogen – a hormone that constricts blood vessels – thereby lowering high blood pressure within six months. This is truly good news for many people who have to take daily pills but often forget to take them.

The study, led by Dr. Akshay Desai, a cardiologist and Director of the Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, USA, conducted Phase I clinical trials at four sites in the UK.

The initial trial involved 80 people who received a subcutaneous injection of Zilebesiran, while 32 received a placebo containing no active ingredient. The results were impressive; those who received the injection experienced a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure – lasting up to six months. Further details of this article will be available on the health page on July 26th .

Harvard's latest findings on how eating can increase lifespan by 25%.

New research, presented at the American Nutrition Association's flagship annual conference, NUTRITION 2023, held from July 22-25 in Boston, USA, has found that environmentally friendly diets can help increase lifespan by 25%.

Therefore, eating more environmentally friendly foods may help you live longer and healthier.

An environmentally friendly diet can increase lifespan by 25%.

Research provides growing evidence that eco-friendly foods offer dual benefits for both human health and the cleanliness of the environment.

These environmentally friendly foods include whole grains, fruits, non-starchy vegetables, nuts, and unsaturated fats. Conversely, foods like eggs, red meat, and processed meats can be harmful to the environment and human health.

Researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (USA) analyzed the health status of more than 100,000 people, who were followed for over 30 years, from 1986 to 2018.

During the study period, more than 47,000 people died.

The results revealed that those who adhered best to an eco-friendly diet had a 25% lower risk of death from all causes compared to those who adhered least. Readers can find more information on this topic in the health section of the July 26th article .

Expert: Eating this soup daily is very good for people with diabetes.

There is a type of leaf that has insulin-like properties in lowering blood sugar levels, and people with diabetes should cook it in soup and eat it daily, revealed Dr. V. Mohan, Head of Diabetes at the Dr. Mohan Diabetes Specialist Centre, Chennai (India).

Dr. V. Mohan said: "Some plants contain natural compounds that help control blood sugar levels. Among them, moringa leaves are effective in lowering blood sugar in prediabetic and diabetic patients . "

Moringa leaves are effective in lowering blood sugar in pre-diabetic and diabetic patients.

However, when heated to 98°C, this effect is lost. That's why moringa leaves shouldn't be overcooked. This also helps retain fiber, which promotes satiety, slows down digestion, and controls spikes in blood sugar levels immediately after meals.

Studies have shown that moringa is rich in fiber, fatty acids, and antioxidants, which play a role in improving fasting blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Moringa leaves increase insulin production, improve glucose sensitivity and absorption by muscles and the liver, and reduce glucose absorption in the small intestine.

Moringa has this effect because it contains isothiocyanates, which help delay the onset of diabetes. Start your day with health news and read more in this article!

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