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Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Persist for Black Adults
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 – After one year of intensive medical management, certain risk factors associated with stroke are reduced among Black adults, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in...
Genetic Evidence Supports Causal Effect for Diastolic BP on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – There is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16...
Almost Linear Association Seen Between Alcohol Intake, Blood Pressure
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – There is an almost linear association between alcohol intake and blood pressure (BP) in healthy adults, according to a review published online July 31 in Hypertension. Silvia...
Regular Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure in the Otherwise Healthy
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – Whether knocking back a little alcohol or a lot, daily drinking is tied to higher blood pressure, a new research review warns. Compared with not drinking, just one alcoholic...
Study IDs Isometric Exercises as Most Effective for Improving Resting Blood Pressure
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023, 2023 – Isometric exercises, such as wall sits and planks, are particularly effective at reducing resting blood pressure (BP), according to a review published online July 25 in...
Early Pregnancy BP Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Early pregnancy blood pressure (BP) patterns plus standard clinical risk factors can better predict hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published...
Younger Kidney Cancer Patients on VEGF Inhibitors at Elevated Risk for Hypertension
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – Hypertension during treatment is common among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) being treated with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors for renal cancer,...
Experimental Shot Given Every Six Months Controlled High Blood Pressure in Early Trial
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 – Every day, millions of people must take one or more pills to control their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart attack or stroke, but if new research pans out,...
Checking Blood Pressure at Home Saves Lives, Money
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – Patients could find lifesaving benefits in using a home blood pressure cuff. New research finds that home blood pressure monitoring saves lives and cuts costs. It also...
Redlining May Raise Heart Failure Risk Among Black Americans
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – In areas where Black Americans have been historically affected by discriminatory housing practices, there is higher heart failure risk, according to new research....
Home BP Monitoring Can Cut Burden of CVD, Health Care Costs
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – Home blood pressure monitoring can reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and reduce health care costs, according to a study recently published in the American Journal...
Discordance Seen in Self-Reported, Actual Comorbidities in Native American Adults
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – There is discordance between the prevalence of self-reported comorbidities and measured cardiometabolic risk factors among Native American adults, according to a study...
AHA News: Loss of Executive Function With Aging Can Make Learning New Skills Hard
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) – Technology is designed to make life easier and more efficient. People can autopay their bills, order food and download movies right on their...
New Heart Implant Monitors, Treats -- and Then Dissolves Away
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – An experimental implant now under development could serve as a temporary monitor and pacemaker for ailing heart patients – then dissolve away when it’s no longer needed. The s...
Recollection of Grief Following Death of Loved One Tied to BP Increases
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 – Talking about feelings of separation and attachment following the death of a loved one (grief recall) is tied to increases in blood pressure (BP), according to a study...
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