High Blood Pressure News and Research

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Klick Labs unveils voice technology for detecting hypertension with high accuracy

Researchers at Klick Labs unveiled a cutting-edge, non-invasive technique that can predict chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) with a high degree of accuracy using just a person's voice.

11 Sep 2024

Brazilian research uncovers how liver nerves regulate glucose production under stress

A study led by Brazilian researchers has produced a detailed description of the morphology of the nerves in the liver and how they control production of glucose when the organism is under stress.

11 Sep 2024

Sulthiame shows promise in reducing obstructive sleep apnea symptoms

Patients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to results of a clinical trial presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

10 Sep 2024

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Daily intake of cruciferous vegetables significantly lowers blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adults, highlighting their role in cardiovascular health.

10 Sep 2024

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

Disruption to normal variations in daily heart rate (HR) is associated with a much higher risk of dying in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes over 21 years, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Cruciferous vegetables proven to lower blood pressure more than root vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.

6 Sep 2024

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences.

6 Sep 2024

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

People with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery were more likely to control their high blood pressure over a 1-to-5 year follow-period compared to those who managed their high blood pressure with medications and lifestyle management, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published today in the journal Hypertension.

5 Sep 2024

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

3 Sep 2024

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), standard treatment with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation resulted in similar outcomes to more extensive ablation in other areas of the heart.

2 Sep 2024

Triple-pill combination GMRx2 outperforms standard care in lowering blood pressure

New research shows that a treatment plan based on novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a single pill - known as GMRx2 - was superior to a high-quality standard care treatment plan at lowering blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

1 Sep 2024

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Klick Labs unveils voice technology for detecting hypertension with high accuracy

Brazilian research uncovers how liver nerves regulate glucose production under stress

Sulthiame shows promise in reducing obstructive sleep apnea symptoms

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

Reduced heart rate variability linked to higher mortality in people with diabetes

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Cruciferous vegetables proven to lower blood pressure more than root vegetables

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

Weight-loss surgery offers better control of high blood pressure compared to medications

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

New studies highlight elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs in young adults, children

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

Triple-pill combination GMRx2 outperforms standard care in lowering blood pressure

Lightly roasted coffee: Benefits for overweight individuals

Clonal hematopoiesis identified as new risk factor for atherosclerosis

Tips for parents to safeguard children from online gaming risks

Kidney donors' mortality risk drops significantly over the past decade

Study reveals high failure rate for tubal sterilization as birth control

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High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

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