Young people are leading the campaign for greater awareness and better insurance coverage for those in the Cayman Islands battling mental health issues. The Youth Ambassadors group, comprising teenagers and young adults from across the islands, was one of the leading advocacy groups for the decriminalisation of suicide. But its members insist their mission does […]
For decades, it has baffled researchers why African Americans overall have a higher tendency of developing high blood pressure. Even after taking into account factors such as diet, lifestyle, and genetics, African Americans still surpass other racial and ethnic groups in susceptibility to hypertension. A new study published in the journal Hypertension may finally explain […]
Understanding angioedema can help lead to better treatment and fewer episodes. Find out what you need to know. Certain blood pressure medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can also cause flare-ups that can happen quickly. Even if you’ve been taking ACE inhibitors for a long time, sudden reactions can still happen.