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Cell Phones Increase Blood Pressure Risk

Cell phone calls can cause a rise in blood pressure, finds research. These are the findings of new studies to be discussed at the 28th Annual Scientific

Breastfeeding Protects Against High Blood Pressure

A recent insight has revealed that mothers who breast feed are benefited with a lowered risk of developing high blood pressure later in life. The study

Link Between Hypertension and Better Quality of Life Identified

Teenagers with high blood pressure have less distress and enjoy a higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, says study published in

Simple Operation Could Cure High Blood Pressure

In Britain, a simple surgery which could effectively cure hypertension is being tested on patients. The breakthrough treatment could save thousands

Alternative Therapies may Help Treat Hypertension, Says Study

Aerobic exercise, resistance or strength training can reduce blood pressure and can be considered as an adjunctive treatment for those who can't tolerate

Study Shows How Obesity and Heart Disease Lead to High Blood Pressure

Scientists have discovered a protein that acts as a communication hub for controlling blood pressure, and suggested that abnormal activation of this protein

Two in Five Keralites Suffer from High Blood Pressure

Around two in five people in Kerala may be suffering from high blood pressure, the state's health minister, V S Sivakumar said ahead of World Health Day.

25 Percent of Cubans Suffer from High Blood Pressure

A quarter of Cubans suffer from hypertension and the number is increasing, especially among the young, says the health ministry. The data

WHO Says Hypertension Kills 1.5 Million Each Year in South East Asia

In South-east Asia, nearly 1.5 million people die every year due to high blood pressure, a World Health Organisation (WHO) statement said. "High

Huge Disparities in Hypertension Seen Across US Counties, Says Study

One in five Americans are unaware that they are at an increased risk for high blood pressure, says recent study. In the first ever analysis of awareness,

More Effort Needed to Beat High Blood Pressure, Says WHO

The World Health Organization has said that individuals and governments need to step up their efforts to battle high blood pressure, which is estimated

Blood Pressure Cuffs Launched

Environment friendly as well as cost effective line of blood pressure cuffs was recently launched. The product called as, FlexiPort EcoCuff, is designed

Hypertension Could Up Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Hypertension earlier in life may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, suggests study. Dr. Karen Rodrigue, assistant professor in the UT

Daily Changes in Blood Pressure Could be an Indicator of Risk of Premature Death Among African Americans With Kidney Disease

A new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology warns that large fluctuations in blood pressure every day could be

Girl Babies Exposed to Pesticide DDT While in Pregnant Mums' Wombs May Develop High Blood Pressure in Adulthood

A new study found infant girls exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT while still inside the womb are three times more likely to develop hypertension

Minimally Invasive Surgery Can Lower High Blood Pressure

Renal denervation, a minimally invasive surgery, can lower blood pressure (BP) that refuses to yield to drugs, according to a study. The findings build on results released in 2010.

More Sleep Could Help Ward Off High Blood Pressure

An extra hour in bed every night could help lower high blood pressure, finds study. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is thought to be

A Younger Brother or Sister may Lead to Higher Blood Pressure

Having a younger sibling may literally have a negative effect on your health after researchers found that people who have a younger brother or a sister tend to have higher blood pressure than normal.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring may Not Help Improve Blood Pressure Control

A new report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reveals that patients with hypertension and stroke can improve their blood pressure

Research Finds High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain in Early Middle Age

A study led by researchers at UC Davis has found that uncontrolled high blood pressure damages the brain's structure and function as early as young middle-age.

Hospital Admissions and Deaths Due to Pulmonary Hypertension Increased in the Last Decade

American researchers have found that the number of hospital admissions and deaths due to pulmonary hypertension in the US has increased over the last decade.

Melatonin Supplements may Help Hypertensive Patients Taking Beta Blockers Overcome Sleep Troubles

A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that melatonin supplementation may help people, who take beta-blockers

National Surveys Should Use More Sensitive and Specific Tool for Blood Pressure Assessment

Hypertension surveys at the national level are important, but the diagnostic methods employed in blood pressure screening should be efficient, observes a recent editorial.

Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse

A recent study has found that victims of high blood pressure, who habitually slept less than six hours at night carry a two-fold risk of suffering a resistant

Obese Black Children More At Risk of Developing Blood Pressure

Black kids who are obese are at higher risk of developing blood pressure than their white peers who are equally overweight, finds a study. Researchers

Drinking Cranberry Juice May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Regular intake of cranberry juice that is low in calorie may help to keep blood pressure under control, finds a new study. In a study that measured

Even Little Weight Gain Can Raise Blood Pressure in College Students

Weight gain as little as 1.5 pounds per year is enough to raise blood pressure among college students, the effect could be worse for young women, new research finds.

Renal Artery Stent Helps Maintain Normal Blood Pressure Levels in Renovascular Hypertension Patients

Fitting a renal artery stent in uncontrolled renovascular hypertension patients could lead to a significant improvement of their blood pressure levels, a new study reveals.

Renal Sympathetic Denervation may Improve Quality of Life in Resistant Hypertension Patients

A new study presented by Saarland University Hospital's Dr Denise Fischer at ESC Congress 2012 reveals that patients with resistant hypertension can improve

Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Hypertension Risk

Healthy behaviors reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, reveals recent study. According to the World Health Organization, hypertension

Apple Peel can Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Eating an apple a day without removing the peel can help stave off high blood pressure, say researchers. Canadian scientists have found that

Chocolate may Reduce Blood Pressure

Cocoa compounds help reduce blood pressure, states review in The iCochrane Library/i. The researchers reviewed evidence from short-term trials in

Study Examines Use of Diagnostic Tests in Adolescents With Hypertension

Recommended diagnostic tests for hypertension in adolescents, including renal ultrasonography and echocardiograms, are being poorly used, a new study

Flatulence Could Help Treat High Blood Pressure

Flatulence may help treat patients with high blood pressure, say researchers. Hydrogen sulphide - a toxic gas that is generated by bacteria living

CPAP Treatment may Reduce the Incidence of Hypertension: Study

Recent studies examined the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on the incidence of hypertension or cardiovascular events

WHO Says High Blood Pressure Affects 1 in 3

One in three adults suffers from high blood pressure, show WHO figures. Canada and the United States have the fewest patients, at less than

Exercise may Reduce Hypertension Risk

Moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness may help reduce risk of developing hypertension in people with family history, reveals study published in Hypertension.

High Normal Blood Pressure Not as Big a Factor in Heart Disease Among Elderly

A new study has found that the risk of cardiovascular disease due to high normal blood pressure is actually less in older people. The study, carried out over 9.

Intake of Vitamin C in Large Doses May Lower BP

A new study has revealed that intake vitamin C in large doses may moderately reduce blood pressure. However, the researchers from Johns Hopkins University

Exercise Cuts Mortality Risk in High Blood Pressure Patients

High blood pressure patients who exercise regularly can reduce death risk from cardiovascular disease, reveals a new study. In the study, all-cause

New Target to Lower High Blood Pressure Risk Discovered

A novel process that controls the ability of arteries to regulate blood pressure has been discovered by scientists. The finding could lead to a

Beetroot Juice Lowers BP

Just a small glass of beetroot juice could help beat high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension.Scientists at the University of Reading have found that

Differences in Blood Pressure Could Signal Heart Risk

Differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could signal vascular risk and death, say scientists. The findings of the study, conducted

Orthostatic Hypotension Linked to Heart Failure Risk: Study

Sudden blood pressure drop with position change is associated with a higher risk of developing heart failure, shows research published in Hypertension.

Watermelons Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

Researchers say that watermelons help lower high blood pressure. A new study in Florida has found that natural compounds in the fruit appear to

No Link Between Fructose Intake and Rise in Blood Pressure

St. Michael's Hospital researchers say that consuming fructose over an extended time does not lead to a rise in bIblood pressure/I/b. A new

Many Brits Suffer from Increased Heart Risk Due to High Blood Pressure

A new study has warned that nearly three-fourths of the British population could be suffering from high blood pressure, raising the risk of strokes or heart attacks.

New Method to Measure Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness

A simple, non-invasive method helps to measure both arterial stiffness and biblood pressure/i/b simultaneously. Not only does arterial

Blood Pressure Must be Measured in Both Arms

A new study published in The Lancet journal suggests that doctors should check the blood pressure in both arms as the difference in the left and right

Researchers Identify Common Mechanism of Hypertension

A novel mechanism that regulates blood pressure of all humans has been identified by researchers. The findings by an international research team