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3-in-1 blood pressure pill
Britain’s first 3-in-1 combined blood pressure pill was launched today- meaning that people with high blood pressure will be able to take just one tablet a day to regulate their condition. Sevik...High blood pressure raises cancer risk
Suffering from high blood pressure could raise the risk of dying from cancer by almost half. A study of nearly 600,000 Europeans found that men with the highest blood pressure readings were 49% more l...Genes for high blood pressure pinpointed
A major international study has found over 20 genetic variants that contribute to the risk of high blood pressure. Scientists are hoping that the discovery could lead to better ways of treating high b...Poor sleep quality linked to high blood pressure
A study has found that poor sleep quality in older men greatly increases their risk of high blood pressure, by as much as 80% over a 3.4 year period. Researchers measured how long 784 men with an aver...DIY blood pressure checks for NHS patients
Fears of misdiagnosis in the doctor’s surgery have led to patients being given home monitoring devices. A phenomenon known as ‘white-coat hypertension’ means that about a quarter of ...Smoking and obesity make the brain shrink
According to research, smoking, diabetes and excess weight at middle age can cause your brain to shrink. US scientists are saying that the effects could lead to impaired thinking up to a decade later....So, now they’ve decided cutting salt is beneficial…
Well, Stuart isn’t going to appreciate this one! After his jubilant article about how a high salt diet is good for you and Exeter University’s research on how cutting back on salt provides...IVF can't turn back time
A paper published today in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist has suggested that women shouldn’t delay motherhood. The paper says that IVF simply can’t make up for the delays in child-...Asthmatic mothers risk suffering birth problems
Researchers claim that pregnant women suffering from asthma are up to 50% more likely to experience birth problems. A study of 40 academic papers, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstet...Climbing up the social ladder is great for your wallet, your ego and… Your heart?
A study has found that climbing up the social ladder can not only improve your bank balance, but can also make you healthier. Those who socially excel cut their chances of suffering from high blood pr...
