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American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, kills more than 800,000 Americans each year. We know that too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk.

4 Nov 2016

Study reveals long-term survival benefits of gastric bypass surgery in patients with severe obesity

Patients with severe obesity who have gastric bypass surgery reduce their risk of dying from obesity and other diseases by 48 percent up to 10 years after surgery, compared to similar patients who do not undergo the procedure, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

3 Nov 2016

HSS conducts survey to assess musculoskeletal health needs of surrounding communities

Hospital for Special Surgery, which has an Outpatient Center in Stamford, plans to increase outreach and educational programs to meet the needs of surrounding communities.

2 Nov 2016

Three low-carb meals in a day can reduce insulin resistance by more than 30%, U-M study shows

Three low-carb meals within 24 hours lowers post-meal insulin resistance by more than 30 percent, but high-carb meals sustain insulin resistance, a condition that leads to high blood pressure, prediabetes and diabetes, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Nov 2016

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

It is a well-known fact that fitness and well-being go hand in hand. But being in good shape also protects against the health problems that arise when we feel particularly stressed at work.

1 Nov 2016

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it's an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation's leading killer, yet most do not go beyond traditional diets or involve doctors in their largely unsuccessful personal struggles against the disease, according to a new survey by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the independent research organization, NORC at the University of Chicago.

1 Nov 2016

PAP therapy for sleep apnea may lead to positive outcomes among hypertensive patients

A new study shows that positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for sleep apnea may have a positive impact on sleep-related functional outcomes among patients who also suffer from hypertension.

31 Oct 2016

Professor shares health tips for preventing stroke

Having a stroke can be a debilitating and life changing event for an individual and their family. Regardless of one's age or family history, 90 percent of strokes are preventable.

27 Oct 2016

NYIT clinician shares own story and tips for successful weight loss

Dr. Patricia Happel grew up in a family where obesity and unhealthy habits were common.

27 Oct 2016

Bedfont Scientific recommends people to quit smoking with Smokerlyzer

Lung Cancer Awareness month approaches again in November 2016, in the hope to make people aware of the facts and figures that can save people’s lives.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 27 Oct 2016

High blood pressure in middle age could be potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

High blood pressure in middle age can lead to impaired cognition and is a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, according to a statement from the American Heart Association co-authored by Loyola Medicine neurologist José Biller, MD.

26 Oct 2016

Certain medications can have important effect on success of dental implants, research shows

Each year, about 500,000 North Americans get dental implants. If you are one of them, and are preparing to have an implant, it might be a good idea to start taking beta blockers, medication that controls high blood pressure, for a while. And to stop taking heartburn pills.

26 Oct 2016

Exposure to air pollution may contribute to blood vessel damage among young healthy adults

Fine particulate matter air pollution may be associated with blood vessel damage and inflammation among young, healthy adults, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.

25 Oct 2016

Small RNA molecules could contribute to serious pregnancy complication, study finds

A family of small RNA molecules affects the development of cells that give rise to the placenta - an organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients from mother to fetus -- in ways that could contribute to a serious pregnancy complication, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.

24 Oct 2016

Exercise may benefit elderly people with memory and thinking problems

Exercise may be associated with a small benefit for elderly people who already have memory and thinking problems, according to new research published in the October 19, 2016, online issue of Neurology, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Oct 2016

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Study reveals long-term survival benefits of gastric bypass surgery in patients with severe obesity

HSS conducts survey to assess musculoskeletal health needs of surrounding communities

Three low-carb meals in a day can reduce insulin resistance by more than 30%, U-M study shows

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

PAP therapy for sleep apnea may lead to positive outcomes among hypertensive patients

Professor shares health tips for preventing stroke

NYIT clinician shares own story and tips for successful weight loss

Bedfont Scientific recommends people to quit smoking with Smokerlyzer

High blood pressure in middle age could be potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

Certain medications can have important effect on success of dental implants, research shows

Exposure to air pollution may contribute to blood vessel damage among young healthy adults

Small RNA molecules could contribute to serious pregnancy complication, study finds

Exercise may benefit elderly people with memory and thinking problems

Common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may increase dementia risk in men

Research findings reveal hidden potential contributors to maternal mortality

Making parents healthier before conception could be key to preventing obesity in future generations

New research reveals key protein involved in heart failure

Patients with hypothyroidism have nagging symptoms despite normal TSH tests, medication use

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

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