Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) News and Research

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Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a condition where the pressure of the blood flowing through the arteries of the body is higher than it should be. Much like the pressure of the air in a tire, if the pressure of the blood is too high it can damage the arteries and organs of the body. Just like the tire, if the pressure suddenly becomes very high, catastrophic events can happen. Similarly, if the pressure remains somewhat elevated for a long enough period of time, premature wear and failure can occur.

Hypertension has its worst effects on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, hemorrhages of the retina of the eye, and generalized atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries all over the body).
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Study finds inverse link between restrictive spirometry pattern, reduced FVC and arterial stiffness

USDA announces $21 million to improve healthier eating options for SNAP participants

USDA announces $21 million to improve healthier eating options for SNAP participants

Lead in water leading to problems with fertility and childbirth in Flint, Michigan

Lead in water leading to problems with fertility and childbirth in Flint, Michigan

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

UI scientists discover gene linked to fatal renal agenesis in children

UI scientists discover gene linked to fatal renal agenesis in children

Study examines effects of poor sleep on progression of chronic kidney disease

Study examines effects of poor sleep on progression of chronic kidney disease

FDA grants accelerated approval to new drug for treating relapsed follicular lymphoma

FDA grants accelerated approval to new drug for treating relapsed follicular lymphoma

FDA grants approval for new biosimilar to treat multiple types of cancer

FDA grants approval for new biosimilar to treat multiple types of cancer

Landmark studies provide bank of evidence for ever-growing benefits of pre-eclampsia test

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Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

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Pregnant women with endometriosis have greater risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery

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Preeclampsia may permanently change blood vessels to increase heart disease risk

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'Metabolically healthy obese' have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events, study shows

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

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Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

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Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Common heart disease medication may help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension

Common heart disease medication may help treat pulmonary arterial hypertension

Beta blockers capable of reducing stress signaling may enhance effectiveness of immunotherapy

Beta blockers capable of reducing stress signaling may enhance effectiveness of immunotherapy

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