Hypertension
The impact of preconception health on pregnancy and childhood
Smoking and soda consumption have decreased, but overweight and obesity rates continue to rise.
Five minutes of exercise a day can help to lower blood pressure
Exercise can be as simple as stair-climbing and uphill walking.
Tellurium contamination linked to high blood pressure
High levels of tellurium, a contaminant from mining and manufacturing, can raise the risk of high blood pressure. Better monitoring of tellurium in foods...
Healthcare professionals key to hypertension control
A Tulane University study found that pharmacists and community health workers are the most successful at helping patients control high blood pressure. Published in...
Adding 3,000 daily steps reduces blood pressure in older people
Three thousand daily steps cut blood pressure in sedentary seniors with hypertension: e-health study.
The impact of cold weather on high blood pressure treatment
Navigating high blood pressure in chilly climates.
Self-testing helps underprivileged individuals better regulate their hypertension
Home blood pressure monitoring saves lives, lowers costs, and resolves disparities in healthcare.
Incurable vascular diseases: New hope for treatment
Acetate regulates the endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition.
Juice concentrate from japanese fruit benefits cardiovascular health
Processed juice concentrate has anti-hypertensive effects in mice.
How treatment affect to patients having chronic diseases?
Researchers found no evidence that treatment efficacies depend on number of comorbidities.
Estrogen ingested in pill form may increase the risk of high blood pressure
The type of estrogen-based menopausal hormone therapy had varying impacts on developing high blood pressure.
The impact of time of day and gender on blood pressure medication efficacy
A mathematical model to understand diuretic effectiveness.
Latest study on Preeclampsia yields valuable insights into the life-threatening disorder
Hydroxychloroquine is a potential treatment.
A link between high blood pressure in 30s and poorer cognitive function in 70s
Hypertension in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Scientists identified a potential target for high blood pressure control
A therapeutic target for high blood pressure control.
Uncontrolled blood pressure contributes to a lot of heart-related emergencies
A new study highlights the top reasons for emergency room visits and suggests poorly controlled hypertension.
Obstructive sleep apnea worsens heart disease
We need to increase awareness about screening for and treating OSA.
This gene is genetically responsible for Portal Hypertension
Genomic analysis to determine the cause of unexplained portal hypertension.
Men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure
Twice as likely compared to lowest income men.
Cumulative doses of oral steroids linked to increased hypertension
Hypertension is a common preventable cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and can substantially affect the quality of life and independence of older adults....
Common blood pressure pill could slow down Alzheimer’s
While searching for the treatments that slow down the progression of Alzheimer's, scientists discovered that the common blood pressure drug nilvadipine might hold the...
Lowering blood pressure reduces brain bleeding in strokes
Hypertension is the strongest risk factor for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) involving deep brain regions, but it appears to be unknown if intensive blood...
Avoiding smoky environments could protect your heart
Smoke is a complex mixture of small particles and gases. The small particles can cause itchy eyes, a sore throat, a runny nose, and...
Flexible, wearable oral sodium sensor to enhance hypertension control
Hypertension can lead to increased blood pressure and heart complications. The main cause of this includes taking too much salt. To monitor salt intake, specialists at...
Yogurt intake could reduce the risk of heart attack
According to a new study, yogurt intake is linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women. Many previous studies demonstrated beneficial effects of dairy...
Is Sex in later years Good for Your Health?
People who have sex have higher levels of what defends their body against germs, viruses, and other intruders. It brings some uniform health benefits...