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Hypertension
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The pressure depends on the work being done by the heart and the resistance of the blood vessels. Medical guidelines define hypertension as a blood pressure higher than 130 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), according to guidelines issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) in November 2017. Around 85 million people in the United States have high blood pressure. Hypertension and heart disease are global health concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that the growth of the processed food industry has impacted the amount of salt in diets worldwide, and that this plays a role in hypertension.
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OCT 04, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
It may be possible to gain insight into our health by continuously monitoring wrist temperature, suggested a new study r
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 28, 2023
Cardiology
The winter months may cause higher blood pressure and reduce control of blood pressure, leading to greater heart risks.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
SEP 07, 2023
Cardiology
Certain health measures in combination can predict your risk of an earlier stroke, heart attack, or even death.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
SEP 07, 2023
Cancer
Obesity, characterized as an abnormally high, unhealthy amount of body fat, has become a common disease throughout the U
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
AUG 23, 2023
Cardiology
Heart disease is becoming more common in young people, and arterial stiffness may play a major role.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
AUG 21, 2023
Cardiology
Hypertension, often called the "silent killer," poses a significant health risk globally, contributing to hear
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
AUG 17, 2023
Cardiology
A new cause of vascular dementia has been identified, which may lead to new treatment options.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
AUG 09, 2023
Cardiology
Any amount of alcohol consumption may lead to an increase in blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
JUL 27, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A recent paper published in the journal Addiction discusses a meta-analysis (a study of previous research) that attempts
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
JUN 25, 2023
Neuroscience
Prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, may also prevent post-traumatic headaches. The corresponding study w
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 12, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
Aldosterone is a hormone that causes salt retention, which raises blood pressure. Some people have abnormal high aldoste
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 01, 2023
Technology
A team of engineers at the University of California – San Diego have developed a new 3D-printed tool that can atta
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
MAY 08, 2023
Cancer
Wilms tumor (also known as nephroblastoma), a type of kidney cancer most commonly diagnosed in children under five years
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
MAY 05, 2023
Technology
A team of researchers recently published a study that talking on the phone for so many minutes each week could cause an
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
APR 25, 2023
Cancer
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), also known as kidney cancer, forms in the tubules of the kidney, the part of the organ that
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
APR 16, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
Different people respond better to different hypertension drugs, meaning that personalizing treatment options may help t
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 13, 2023
Cardiology
Fitness is important for avoiding death due to heart disease, especially if you have high blood pressure.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
APR 11, 2023
Cardiology
Yo-yo dieting has a bad reputation, but the results may benefit your health.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 24, 2023
Immunology
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP) is a hormone produced in the intestine that is released in response to eating a meal. I
...
Written By:
Greta Anne
MAR 14, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
A drug used for type 2 diabetes may be able to treat those with ‘blinding’ headaches. The corresponding tria
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 09, 2023
Cardiology
A drug usually used to treat hypertension slows aging and extends lifespan in model organisms.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
FEB 06, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
There seems to be a lot of conflicting information about how coffee affects human health. Some studies have found health
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 01, 2023
Neuroscience
Women diagnosed with migraine prior to getting pregnant are at a significantly higher risk for pregnancy complications.
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 31, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
The Finnish population has provided investigators with a rare opportunity. Most Finns descend from a small, so-called fo
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch