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...