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New Key to 'Switching Off' Hypertension
Researchers have designed
new compounds that mimic
those naturally used by the
body to regulate blood
pressure. The most promising
of them may literally be the
key to controlling
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Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Influence the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple drug classes
commonly prescribed for
common medical conditions
are capable of influencing
the onset and progression of
... > full story
Phthalates -- Chemicals Widely Found in Plastics and Processed Food -- Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children and Teens
Plastic additives known as
phthalates are odorless,
colorless and just about
everywhere: They turn up in
flooring, plastic cups,
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Mechanism for How Grapes Reduce Heart Failure Associated With Hypertension Identified
Grapes are able to reduce
heart failure associated
with hypertension by
increasing the activity of
several genes responsible
... > full story
- New Key to 'Switching Off' Hypertension
- Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Influence the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
- Phthalates -- Chemicals Widely Found in Plastics and Processed Food -- Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children and Teens
- Mechanism for How Grapes Reduce Heart Failure Associated With Hypertension Identified
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Increased Fluctuation in Blood Pressure Linked to Impaired Cognitive Function in Older People
July 30, 2013 — Higher variability in visit-to-visit blood pressure readings, independent of average blood pressure, could be related to impaired cognitive function in old age in those already at high risk of ... > full story -
Certain Blood Pressure Drugs Slow Dementia Deterioration
July 25, 2013 — A class of drug, called ACE inhibitors, which are used to lower blood pressure, slow the rate of cognitive decline typical of dementia, suggests new ... > full story -
Heart Failure: New Treatment Option Makes Heart 'Softer'
July 19, 2013 — Heart failure with concomitant pulmonary hypertension is a growing health problem with a high mortality rate, above all in older people. Cardiologists have now demonstrated the effectiveness of a ... > full story -
High Blood Pressure Patients: Non-Adherence to Medication Greatly Increases Risk of Fatal and Non-Fatal Strokes
July 16, 2013 — People with high blood pressure, who don’t take their anti-hypertensive drug treatments when they should, have a greatly increased risk of suffering a stroke and dying from it compared to those ... > full story -
Step Forward in Understanding Arterial Disease
July 16, 2013 — The next step has been made into isolating the origin of cells linked to the progressive disorder pulmonary arterial ... > full story -
Elevated Blood Pressure Increasing Among Children, Adolescents
July 15, 2013 — The risk of elevated blood pressure among children and adolescents rose 27 percent during a 13-year period, according to new research. Higher body mass, larger waistlines and eating excess sodium may ... > full story -
Two Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease in Diabetics
July 8, 2013 — Two drugs, telmisartan and valsartan, which are used to reduce blood pressure in people with diabetes, are associated with a lower risk of hospitalization for heart attack, stroke or heart failure, ... > full story -
Removing Nerves Connecting Kidney to the Brain Shown to Reduce High Blood Pressure
July 1, 2013 — A new technique that involves removing the nerves connecting the kidney to the brain has shown to significantly reduce blood pressure and help lower the risk of stroke, heart and renal disease in ... > full story -
Volunteering Reduces Risk of Hypertension in Older Adults
June 13, 2013 — It turns out that helping others can also help you protect yourself from high blood pressure. New shows that older adults who volunteer for at least 200 hours per year decrease their risk of ... > full story -
Genetic Research Clarifies Link Between Hypertension and Vitamin D Deficiency
June 10, 2013 — A large-scale genetic study involving over 155,000 individuals has enabled researchers to discover the causal link between hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. The results provide a strong case for ... > full story
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