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Tight Blood Pressure Control Both Healthy And Cost-Effective, Projections Say
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 — Tight control over blood pressure is not only good for patients, but is also cost-effective health care, a new study says. Controlling blood pressure to below 120 systolic p...
Blood Pressure Measurement Methods Have Clinically Important Variance
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – Differences across blood pressure (BP) measurement methods show clinically important variance in readings, according to a review published online Aug. 19 in the Annals of ...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Improve Outcomes in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – For patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment is associated with improved clinical outcomes...
Blood Pressure Diet Helps Type 2 Diabetics
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — A diet meant to lower blood pressure also can be effective in treating type 2 diabetes after a few tweaks, a new clinical trial indicates. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to S...
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 – Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years, according to a study...
FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) for the treatment of hypertension in adults. The combination pill is...
Relaxation, Stress Management Have Short-Term Benefit for Hypertension
FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 – Relaxation and stress management techniques have short-term beneficial effects for people with hypertension, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis...
America's ERs In Peril, Report Says
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – America’s emergency rooms are near the breaking point, causing long wait times and boarding of patients awaiting care, a new study says. Essentially, ERs are being asked t...
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 – Optimizing copper, manganese, and vitamin B12 during pregnancy can help lower the risk for high blood pressure and hypertension in midlife, according to a study published...
Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – Short sleep (
Systolic BP Target
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 – Most older adults in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have a net benefit favoring a systolic blood pressure (BP) target
Rewards of Tight Blood Pressure Control Outweigh Risks, Trial Finds
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 – The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the latest results from a major clinical trial. About 85% of...
Race-, Gender-Related Microaggression Linked to Higher Postpartum BP
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – Experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after pregnancy is associated with increased postpartum blood pressure (BP), according to a...
Illinois Study Finds Steep Rise in Serious Complications of Pregnancy
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 — Chronic health problems like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and obesity have fueled a troubling rise in maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois, a...
Reducing Sedentary Time, Increasing Standing Does Not Reduce BP
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) and increasing standing time at work is not associated with a reduction in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online Oct. 29...
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