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HIV patients at higher risk of heart disease--study
An intriguing new U.S. study has found that infection with HIV, a virus that causes AIDS, can lead to heart failure, even in patients who do not have a prior history of the condition. Hitherto studies...
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What’s the link between salt intake and heart health?
Links to cardiovascular problems have created a fear of salt and fuelled a craze for low sodium diets. A new study challenges the popular belief that salty meals impair blood circulation that can lead...
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Milk, soy protein may lower BP
Scientists at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans have found a new way to fight high blood pressure. Simply adding milk and soy protein supplements to...
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Seaweeds have drug-like effects to control BP
Here’s some heartening news for vegetarians! A recent study has found that seaweeds contain heart-healthy food ingredients, so using the plant as a cooking ingredient may promote good heart health....
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Scientists identify genes linked to blood pressure
While lifestyle factors like unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, smoking and obesity affect hypertension, genetics also play a substantial role in elevating the risk of the disorder. However,...
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Obese girls at higher risk of hypertension -- study
It is known fact that obesity is bad for health, but the consequences are far worse for teenage girls than boys, finds a new study. The researchers found, obese girls are at an high risk of high blood...
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Sharp rise seen in metabolic disorders in India
Present work environment and living conditions, that may help us in keeping pace with the developments, are leading the generation to a host of metabolic disorders like diabetes and hypertension. An...
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Now, 3-in-1 pill to regulate BP
Here is some great news for those suffering from hypertension. A three-in-one pill to treat blood pressure is available in London. Studies indicate that patients generally have to take several pills...
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Large doses of vitamin C cuts blood pressure
Taking in large doses of vitamin C may help reduce hypertension in adults, findings of a new study show. According to the findings of the study, conducted by the researchers at the Johns Hopkins...
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Rising Blood Pressure - a harsh wake up call for teenagers
Blood pressure is the force of the gushing blood pushing hard against the arterial wall. It is said to be a silent killer and is indicative of an underlying health problem. Adults are often heard...
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Melatonin helps improve sleep in people using BP drugs
Beta-blockers, commonly prescribed to patients with cardiovascular conditions like hypertension, and anxiety, often result in loss of sleep among patients. However, findings of a recent study shows...
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Fear of doctor ups blood pressure--study
According to a new study, 'white coat' syndrome may be making a third of the patients diagnosed with resistant hypertension to register higher blood pressure when they visit their doctors.Resistant...
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Kids might inherit hypertension from mothers--study
A recent study has shown that specific defect in mother's gene may cause children to inherit hypertension.The study was lead by the Chinese researchers, which also included researchers from the...
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Low vitamin D raises blood pressure--study
It's official! A higher dearth of vitamin D elevates blood pressure (BP), a latest research confirms.Lower blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, a stable form of the vitamin, is independently linked to...
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Drinking coffee does not elevate blood pressure
Always feared the consequences of being a coffee-lover? Let your worries drown now; here comes a breather! Drinking coffee poses no danger of high blood pressure, pronounces a new study.No more holding...
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HIV patients at higher risk of heart disease--study
An intriguing new U.S. study has found that infection with HIV, a virus that causes AIDS, can lead to heart failure, even in patients who do not have a prior history of the condition.Hitherto studies...
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Sprinkling extra salt in your plate? Lower salt intake, say experts
The extra salt remains in the bloodstream and attracts water increasing the quantity of blood, making the heart work harder to move more blood.Love extra salt splash in your foods? Be careful, the USDA...
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High intake of salt leading cause of deaths in US - study
Salt is one of the major enemies of health of American public and findings of a new US study have cautioned against excessive intake of salt for a healthy life.According to the researchers of the...
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Hypertension curable through a healthy lifestyle
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes, heart attacks, cardiovascular diseases and even death and so it is high time that people start altering their lifestyle and adopt a...
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Hypertension : A rising alarm for Americans
High blood pressure is becoming more common among Americans and the dangerous part is that they themselves are unaware of the rising alarm. One in every six American loses his life because of...
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