by American Heart Association About one in four young adults has high blood pressure. But few are getting treated, with new research concluding black young adults are especially vulnerable. In a study that included 15,171 black, Mexican American and white adults, researchers found that nearly 31% of black young adults had high blood pressure, also...
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High levels of two hormones in the blood raise prostate cancer risk
by National Cancer Research Institute Men with higher levels of ‘free’ testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to research presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference. Other factors such as older age, ethnicity and a family history of the disease are already known...
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Here’s something that will raise your blood pressure
University of Tsukuba-led study shows that the apelin receptor and the α1A-adrenergic receptor work in a coordinated manner to control contraction of blood vessels by modulating the function of vascular smooth muscle cells UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA Tsukuba, Japan – Many questions remain about the mechanisms that control blood pressure, particularly in relation to hypertension. Among the factors...
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High blood pressure: Could noise be a risk factor?
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey A recent study investigated the relationship between occupational noise-induced hearing loss and blood pressure. The authors conclude that chronic noise exposure increases the risk of hypertension. According to the new paper, globally, more than 600 million people have jobs that expose them to hazardous noise levels. This...
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Widely used blood pressure drugs might put heart at risk
by CORDIS Drugs based on a molecule called dihydropyridine are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat high blood pressure and angina, a chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. However, there’s a chance that these same drugs increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Because the heart stops pumping blood to...
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Running the numbers on high blood pressure
by Len Canter The most recent guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and other health organizations reflect research findings that lowering the threshold for high blood pressure and starting treatment earlier does a better job of preventing these complications. The guidelines stem in part from studies funded by the U.S....
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Low blood pressure could be a culprit in dementia, studies suggest
by Kenneth McLeod, The Conversation Decline in brain function often occurs as people age. People often worry that declining brain function is an inevitable part of growing old and will lead to dementia, but it is not. Many people do not experience age-related cognitive decline. Clinical studies that have followed older individuals over many years have consistently...
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Everyday foods for better blood pressure
by Len Canter High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke, heart disease and other dangerous conditions, but it offers no early warning signs. That’s why it’s so important to have your pressure checked regularly. You can take preventive steps to keep it in line by getting regular exercise and by adding...
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High blood pressure: Herbal remedies may inspire future treatments
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey People have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Today, with medical researchers continually hunting for better alternative treatments, some are revisiting these remedies. A recent study looks at herbs that people believe can treat hypertension. Currently, hypertension affects an estimated 1 in 3 adults in...
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Researchers discover new, treatable pathway known to cause hypertension in obese people
by Brian H. Waters, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine There’s no question that as body weight increases, so too does blood pressure. Now, in a study of mice, Johns Hopkins researchers have revealed exactly which molecules are likely responsible for the link between obesity and blood pressure. Blocking one of these molecules—a signaling channel...