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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 -
Low Diastolic Blood Pressure May Be Associated With Brain Atrophy
June 10, 2013 — Low baseline diastolic blood pressure (DBP) appears to be associated with brain atrophy in patients with arterial disease, whenever declining levels of blood pressure (BP) over time among patients ... > full story -
Salt Gets Under Your Skin
June 3, 2013 — It's time to expand the models for blood pressure regulation, according to clinical pharmacologist. Scientists have identified a new cast of cells and molecules that function in the skin to control ... > full story -
New Treatment for Stroke Set to Increase Chances of Recovery
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have completed a landmark study which has revealed a new way to treat strokes caused by bleeding inside the ... > full story -
Phthalates -- Chemicals Widely Found in Plastics and Processed Food -- Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children and Teens
May 22, 2013 — Plastic additives known as phthalates are odorless, colorless and just about everywhere: They turn up in flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and the bodies of most ... > full story -
Newer Diabetes Medications May Have Additional Cardiovascular Benefits
May 17, 2013 — A newer class of medications used to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics may also improve cardiovascular ... > full story -
New Research Shows What Raises and Lowers Blood Pressure: Cell Phones, Salt and Saying Om
May 15, 2013 — Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United ... > full story -
Studies Support Population-Based Efforts to Lower Excessive Dietary Sodium Intakes
May 14, 2013 — Recent studies that examine links between sodium consumption and health outcomes support recommendations to lower sodium intake from the very high levels some Americans consume now, but evidence from ... > full story -
Teens With High Blood Pressure Have Less Distress, Better Quality of Life Than Teens With Normal Blood Pressure, Study Suggests
May 3, 2013 — Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, suggests a new ... > full story -
Mechanism for How Grapes Reduce Heart Failure Associated With Hypertension Identified
May 2, 2013 — Grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with hypertension by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue, new research ... > full story
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