The Valsalva maneuver is a particular way of breathing that increases pressure in the chest. It causes various effects in the body, including changes in the heart rate and blood pressure. The ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

Investigators studied diagnostic and treatment pathways for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in a man with fluctuating blood pressure and several comorbidities. Considering neurogenic orthostatic ...

The Valsalva maneuver technique if administered correctly helps in easing out ear discomfort when it experiences pressure. It requires a person to exhale forcefully to create pressure in the chest and ...

Experts have issued a warning that the habit of straining excessively while sitting on the toilet can lead not only to fainting but even to heart attacks. On June 6 (local time), the nonprofit ...