Hypertension News
December 24, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 Physician researchers found 39 weeks of gestation is optimal for delivery in mothers with chronic ...
Dec. 11, 2024 Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a new study. The association was found in Black participants but not in white participants in the ...
Nov. 26, 2024 You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, ...
Nov. 22, 2024 A new study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better blood pressure. The study suggests that activity ...
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Nov. 21, 2024 Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding could open the door ...
Nov. 12, 2024 Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity, and taking more than the Institutes of Medicine's recommended daily dose does not provide additional health benefits, ...
Nov. 14, 2024 Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic ...
Nov. 11, 2024 Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, ...
Nov. 6, 2024 New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity -- such as uphill walking or stair-climbing -- into your day may help to lower blood ...
Oct. 7, 2024 Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate ...
Sep. 26, 2024 The findings could open the door to better ways to treat high blood ...
Sep. 12, 2024 Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that measures blood pressure using a smartphone's built-in sensors, eliminating the need for traditional cuffs. This technology can make ...
Sep. 5, 2024 Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ...
Aug. 14, 2024 People 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to both people who have been or are ...
Earlier Headlines
Aug. 6, 2024 Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce ...
Aug. 1, 2024 High blood pressure affects about 45% of U.S. adults. In the 1970s, only about 50% of patients were aware of their hypertension. Today, 54% are aware of their high blood pressure, 40% are actively ...
Aug. 1, 2024 Researchers have discovered a link between high blood pressure and tellurium, a contaminant found in various plant-based foods. The study highlights the importance of closely and consistently ...
July 31, 2024 Having high blood pressure, specifically high diastolic blood pressure, was linked to a slightly higher odds of ever having migraine in female participants, according to a new study. Diastolic ...
July 23, 2024 Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. However, the machines tend to be ...
July 23, 2024 Years of high systolic blood pressure are linked to a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke. The results suggest that early diagnosis and sustained control of high blood pressure over ...
July 19, 2024 When it comes to community hypertension interventions, a new study found that pharmacists and community health workers had the best success in lowering blood pressure. These findings support the idea ...
July 15, 2024 According to a new study, both 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease in addition to 10-year risk may be considered in making decisions about when to initiate high blood pressure ...
June 26, 2024 A study evaluated a cuffless monitor that uses optical sensors to record blood pressure continually and efficiently, without disruption to the ...
June 17, 2024 The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and ...
June 6, 2024 People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower ...
June 5, 2024 Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent study. Young people with higher blood pressure performed worse, ...
May 15, 2024 New research finds a link between common medications and life-threatening ...
May 2, 2024 Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This difference becomes clear in pulmonary hypertension, in which only the lungs' blood vessels stiffen progressively, leading ...
Apr. 30, 2024 Researchers have discovered over a hundred new regions of the human genome, also known as genomic loci, that appear to influence a person's blood pressure. In total, over 2,000 independent ...
Apr. 11, 2024 A drug approved to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension may be effective at managing hypertension and end-organ damage in patients with sickle cell disease, according to a new study. An early phase ...
Apr. 11, 2024 Health researchers identify patients at risk for preventable death in the year after ...
Mar. 27, 2024 Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new ...
Mar. 20, 2024 Using data from both mice and humans, a research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for -- and help explain -- male/female differences in ...
Feb. 21, 2024 Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to a new study. It is also the main contributor to deaths from cardiovascular ...
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- Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'silent Killer' Is Alive and Well
- High Blood Pressure Associated With Environmental Contamination by Tellurium
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- Safety of a Potential New Treatment to Manage Complications from Sickle Cell Disease
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death After Giving Birth
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- New Weight Loss Medication May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Adults With Obesity
- Weight Loss Surgery Most Effective for Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
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- Genetics May Influence the Body's Response to Low Oxygen
- Exposure to High Humidity and Temperature in Pregnancy Could Influence Blood Pressure Changes in Childhood
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- Decades After Blood Pressure-Related Pregnancy Complications, Women Can Have Changes in Heart Structure and Function
- Salty Immune Cells Surrounding the Brain Linked to Hypertension-Induced Dementia
Monday, November 13, 2023
- Reducing Systolic Blood Pressure to Less Than 120 Mm Hg Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk
- Cut Salt, Cut Blood Pressure
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- High Blood Pressure While Lying Down Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Health Complications
- Cold Weather May Pose Challenges to Treating High Blood Pressure
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- Air Pollution Linked With Blood Pressure in London Teens
- Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
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- Diet Change May Make Biggest Impact on Reducing Heart Risk in People With Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure May Accelerate Bone Aging
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- Women Urged to Eat Potassium-Rich Foods to Improve Their Heart Health
- Hypertension Elevates Risk for More Severe COVID-19 Illness
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- Statement Updates Ambulatory Blood Pressure Classification in Children and Adolescents
- Taste Buds Can Adapt to Low Salt Diet