Hypertension drug could be repurposed to delay ageing, study finds
Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow ageing. Published in Aging Cell, the findings show ...
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Investigators capture a “molecular snapshot” to illuminate the origins of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and incurable disease of the lung arteries that causes early death. In PAH, ...
Evening hot spring soaks lower cases of hypertension in older Japanese adults
Fukuoka, Japan—Nothing beats a good soak in a hot bath, and when it really hits the spot, you can almost ...
Drinking 2 or more cups of coffee daily may double risk of heart death in people with severe hypertension
Research Highlights: Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from ...
Hypertension is associated with 22% higher odds of severe COVID-19, in UK Biobank study of over 16,000 infected people – though successfully reducing blood pressure through medication is linked with a corresponding reduction in risk
Hypertension is associated with 22% higher odds of severe COVID-19, in UK Biobank study of over 16,000 infected people - ...
Results of a remotely delivered hypertension, lipid program across a diverse health care network
About The Study: The results of this study that included more than 10,000 patients with blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels ...
No heart damage despite hypertension
For decades, scientists in Berlin have been researching a strange hereditary condition that results in half the members of certain ...
Diet change may make biggest impact on reducing heart risk in people with hypertension
Embargoed until 9 a.m. ET Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2022 — Among several lifestyle changes that ...
Novel blood test helps evaluate severity in pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare lung disease
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that a novel blood test can be used to easily evaluate ...
$2 million in grants for medical research on social risk factors and hypertension in women
Dallas, TX – August 24, 2022 – The American Heart Association has awarded research teams from five institutions a total of $2 ...
The prevalence of hypertension in low- and middle-income countries increases more sharply in rural areas
A meta-analysis comparing differences in the prevalence of hypertension between urban and rural areas in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) ...
Hypertension common among poorest, least educated around the world
Hypertension is a prevalent condition among the least educated and poorest people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite often ...
How measuring blood pressure in both arms can help reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension
Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and ...
Heart muscle scarring found in patients with hypertension are associated with worse outcomes
Singapore, 21 July 2022 – A recent study conducted by the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) discovered that myocardial fibrosis ...
Ochsner study shows that social circumstances have outsized impact on hypertension control
NEW ORLEANS - A research article published this month in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights the significant impact of social ...
“Unlocking” sarcopenic obesity: A review in portal hypertension & cirrhosis provides clarity on key aspects of disease impact and treatment
Body composition—the distribution of bone, muscle, and fat in the body—can yield vital information on the metabolic and nutritional status ...
Frozen embryo transfers in IVF linked to greater risk of maternal hypertension in pregnancy
6 July 2022: Concerns have been raised over the past few years that pregnancies derived from frozen embryo transfers in ...
Pregnancy-related hypertension can increase short-term risk
Women who experience gestational hypertension or preeclampsia have a 2.4-fold increased risk of developing hypertension 10 years post pregnancy compared ...
Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET , Monday, June 13, 2022 DALLAS, June 13, 2022 — Middle-aged women with ...
Liver cirrhosis patients need to be educated on hepatic venous pressure gradient, reports a portal hypertension & cirrhosis study
Just like the hypertension that people develop when their blood pressure increases, the increase of blood pressure in the main ...