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Genome-Wide Hunts Reveal New Regulators of Blood Pressure; Genetic Variants Linked to Increased Risk of Hypertension, Stroke and Other Cardiovascular Diseases
September 11, 2011 — A study involving more than 200,000 people worldwide has identified 29 DNA sequence variations in locations across the human genome that influence blood pressure. These genes, whose sequence changes ... > full storyMore: -
Gastric Bypass Reduces Blood Pressure, Swedish Research Finds
September 7, 2011 — The kidneys play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure by adjusting the production of urine after eating or drinking. This process begins already in the upper digestive tract, which ... > full story -
Potatoes Reduce Blood Pressure in People With Obesity and High Blood Pressure
August 31, 2011 — The potato's stereotype as a fattening food for health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another revision as scientists report that just a couple servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure ... > full story -
Natural Therapies: Cardiologists Examine Alternatives to Halt High Blood Pressure
August 30, 2011 — More and more, patients show up to appointments with hypertension experts carrying bags full of "natural" products that they hope will help lower their blood pressure. And like most physicians, ... > full story -
Differences in Cell Response Could Explain Higher Rates of Hypertension in African-Americans
August 29, 2011 — A kinesiology professor has found that differences in the way African-American cells respond to inflammation could be a cause of higher rates of hypertension among this ... > full story -
Poor Sleep Quality Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure
August 29, 2011 — A reduced level of dreamless, deep sleep is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research. High quality sleep is as important to health as diet and ... > full story -
Could Mutant Gene in Chickens Lead to Hypertension Cure?
August 24, 2011 — Scientists have discovered that a gene which, when severely mutated, causes blindness and kidney abnormalities in chickens, is the same as one that predisposes humans to ... > full story -
Radical Change in Blood Pressure Diagnosis and Treatment
August 23, 2011 — The way blood pressure is diagnosed and treated is set to be revolutionized following new guidelines for the medical profession issued by NICE and developed in conjunction with the British ... > full story -
Relationship Between Glaucoma and Diabetes, Hypertension
August 17, 2011 — Many Americans suffer from diabetes and hypertension and, according to a new study, these individuals may have an increased risk of developing open-angle ... > full story -
Switch in Cell's 'Power Plant' Declines With Age, Rejuvenated by Drug
August 16, 2011 — Researchers have found a protein normally involved in blood pressure regulation in a surprising place: tucked within the little "power plants" of cells, the mitochondria. The quantity of this protein ... > full story -
Gout Prevalence Swells in U.S. Over Last Two Decades; Increase in Obesity and Hypertension Are Likely Contributors
July 28, 2011 — A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the United States has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also ... > full story -
How Maternal Smoking or Nicotine Use Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Later Life
July 20, 2011 — Scientists now understand more about why being exposed to nicotine while you were a fetus will increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease as an ... > full story
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