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High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Recipe For Hypertension, Study Finds
A diet high in fructose
increases the risk of
developing high blood
pressure (hypertension),
according to ne research.
... > full story
Polycystins: Proteins That Regulate The Cellular Barometer
What is the role of proteins
called polycystins in
patients with polycystic
kidney disease? Scientists
have elucidated the
molecular and cellular
... > full story
Cost Effectiveness Of Blood Pressure Device Evaluated
For certain patient
populations, an experimental
device that lowers blood
pressure may be a cost
effective treatment. The
implantable device, called
... > full story
New Information About How Fat Increases Blood Pressure Could Help Identify Those At Risk
Some of the first
information about how fat
causes hypertension have
been identified by
researchers who say the
... > full story
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Sleep Apnea May Cause Heart Disease in Kidney Transplant Patients
November 19, 2009 — Sleep apnea is common in individuals who receive a kidney transplant and is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Night Beat, Overtime and a Disrupted Sleep Pattern Can Harm Officers' Health
November 17, 2009 — A police officer who works the night shift, typically from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., already is at a disadvantage when it comes to getting a good "night's" sleep. Add frequent overtime to that schedule, and ... > full story -
High Blood Pressure and Markers of Inflammation in Blood More Common in Offspring of Parents With Alzheimer's Disease
November 13, 2009 — High blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood in middle age appear more common in individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals ... > full story -
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Large People Prone to Enlarged Hearts: Obesity Leading Risk Factor of Left Atrial Enlargement During Aging
November 12, 2009 — Aside from aging itself, obesity appears to be the most powerful predictor of left atrial enlargement, upping one's risk of atrial fibrillation (the most common type of arrhythmia), stroke and death, ... > full story -
Doctors' Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure In Kids With Kidney Disease
November 12, 2009 — Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a new study. The findings ... > full story -
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-Related Kidney Damage
November 5, 2009 — A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control ... > full story -
Three Killer Indicators Identified That Are Even Worse Than High Cholesterol
November 4, 2009 — Researchers in the UK have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of ... > full story -
Cutting Sodium Consumption: A Major Public Health Priority
October 27, 2009 — Reducing sodium intake is a major public health priority that must be acted upon by governments and nongovernmental organizations to improve population health, experts urge in a new ... > full story -
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Reversed In Mouse Models
October 26, 2009 — Researchers have identified a key protein that promotes the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension in humans and mice. This groundbreaking discovery has implications for future drug therapies ... > full story -
Accelerated Bone Growth May Be An Indicator Of Hypertension In Children
October 25, 2009 — Children whose bones are "older" than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a new study. As a result, the investigators suggest that markers of biological ... > full story
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