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Blood pressure
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January 09, 2026
Is your child at risk? How to protect your kid from the growing threat of hypertension
Childhood hypertension is now a widespread global health crisis, with rates nearly doubling due to modern lifestyle factors. Often undiagnosed, this condition increases the lifetime risk of heart disease
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May 17, 2025
Three ways to change your lifestyle to keep hypertension in check
Beyond diet and exercise, avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol intake can help in managing hypertension
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March 10, 2025
Is seated or supine blood pressure measurement more accurate?
Harvard study reveals elevated blood pressure in supine position significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death, even when seated readings are normal
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November 21, 2024
Improper arm position can distort blood pressure readings
Researchers examined 133 adults from ages 18 to 80, and found that supporting the arm on the lap or leaving it hanging on the side without any support, while taking blood pressure, can overestimate the systolic blood pressure readings
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November 17, 2024
Vitamin D supplements found to lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity
The study supports vitamin D's role in maintaining circulatory and metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of adequate intake without exceeding recommended doses
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October 25, 2024
High blood pressure, vision problems linked to dementia risk?
A study conducted showed that nearly one in five dementia cases could be attributed to vision impairment, while another proved that untreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s
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October 14, 2024
3-in-1 blood pressure pill more effective than standard care
The GMRx2 pill contains low doses of three blood pressure drugs―telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide―and is proven to be effective, with 81 per cent of a randomly assigned group of 300 adults, getting their blood pressure under control in one month
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June 16, 2024
Drinking cold water during heatwaves WON'T kill you. Another heatstroke hoax debunked | FACT-CHECK
Everything you need to know about heatstroke and its treatment
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May 16, 2024
World Hypertension Day 2024: Theme, significance and history; everything to know about May 17
“Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, and Live Longer” is the theme
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July 22, 2023
An injection, every 6 months, can reduce hypertension, BP: Study
The drug is developed by US-based company Alnylam
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June 24, 2022
Strides Pharma recalls over 6 lakh bottles of blood pressure treatment tablets in US
The bottles were recalled due to deviation from standard manufacturing norms
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October 29, 2020
High flavanol diet could lower blood pressure, says study
The effect was more pronounced in participants with hypertension
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January 05, 2020
Long-term consumption of lingonberry juice may reduce BP, says study
Food rich in polyphenols can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
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November 01, 2019
Maha man cured of a rare condition of pulmonary hypertension
CTEPH is a rare & progressive form of pulmonary hypertension that could clog arteries
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October 23, 2019
Night time use of BP meds more beneficial than morning intake: Study
In the largest ever study conducted of the kind, researchers have found that
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September 04, 2019
Mouthwash use could negate benefits of exercise
Doctors should pay attention to dental health when recommending interventions for BP
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June 14, 2019
Overweight kids have a doubled risk of high blood pressure
Overweight four-year-olds have a doubled risk of high blood pressure by age six
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January 25, 2019
Zinc deficiency may raise your hypertension risk
Lower-than-normal levels of zinc in the body may contribute to high blood pressure
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January 23, 2019
Thinking about romantic partner can lower your high blood pressure
Being in a romantic relationship might help people handle stress effectively
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December 31, 2018
Gut bacteria can protect against high blood pressure
Gut bacteria can help defend against heart and vascular damage caused by high BP
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