Blood Pressure Related News
Exposure to PM2.5 is increasing the blood pressure of UK teenagers
A study has found long-term exposure to airborne PM2.5 particles in increasing the blood pressure of teenagers in the UK.
Researchers also found a link...
Diabetes and high systolic blood pressure can increase dementia risk
People with multiple cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high systolic blood pressure are more likely to develop dementia, according to the University of...
500,000 missed out on medication for hypertension during COVID-19
The University of Liverpool researchers have found that nearly 500,000 people missed out on starting medication for hypertension during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The research illuminated...
Treating high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean communities
Tracey Bignall from the Race Equality Foundation discusses the Share the Pressure project which is treating high blood pressure in Black African and Caribbean...
Using CT scans in treatment for high blood pressure
A new type of CT scan, that can light up tiny nodules in a hormone gland, has been identified as a possible treatment for...
Air pollution exposure linked to high blood pressure in teenagers
King’s College London researchers have found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers.
Air pollution exposure is...
New tool could help GPs with fall prevention in elderly patients
Researchers have developed a new tool for doctors to identify high-risk patients and improve fall prevention.
A team of experts from the Nuffield Department of...
New high blood pressure treatment works on resistant patients
A new drug has been shown to significantly reduce hypertension in patients who do not respond to existing high blood pressure treatment.
According to results...
Blood pressure medication is equally effective at any time of day
A new study by the University of Edinburgh finds that blood pressure medications are effective regardless of whether it’s administered in the morning or...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms reduces hypertension
A new study finds that measuring blood pressure in both arms can reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension.
Research by the University of Exeter analysed data...
New study finds green tea extract can lower blood sugar
New research has found that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can lower blood sugar levels and improve gut health.
Ohio State University researchers...
Patients in middle-income countries facing major high blood pressure crisis
High blood pressure poses a significant challenge for individuals in middle-income countries, causing increased heart problems and death.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,...
Could an electronic tattoo revolutionise blood pressure monitoring?
Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that delivers continuous blood pressure monitoring at high accuracy.
Blood pressure is the most vital indicator of heart health,...
3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure
New research finds that 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily, found in food and supplements, may help lower blood pressure.
Two omega-3 acids called...
Eating multiple sources of protein may lower blood pressure risk
A Chinese study has found that eating a balanced diet comprised of various sources of protein is potentially effective at reducing the risk of...
Regular paracetamol use linked to raised blood pressure
Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study found.
Paracetamol is a common...
How timing of dinner and genetics affect blood sugar level control
Researchers conducted a trial to understand the connection between disturbed blood sugar level control and the timing of meals relative to sleep.
Blood sugar level...
Millions of people living with untreated hypertension worldwide
The number of people worldwide living with hypertension has doubled over the last 30 years to over 1.2 billion, a new study has found.
Led...
Novel mechanisms of obesity and hypertension discovered
A new study has revealed the novel mechanisms of obesity and hypertension, which researchers say represents a paradigm shift in our understanding of how...
New procedure found to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients
A minimally-invasive procedure which targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients.
The global multicentre clinical...
