By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two long used types of blood pressure drugs are equally effective, but the less popular one seems to have fewer side effects, according to a large “real-world” study. The two classes of medication are both recommended as “first-line” treatments for high blood pressure: … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the benefit among older people taking medications that are allowed past the “blood-brain barrier,” which is a border of … Read more
Senior citizens wait for their turn to get vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, at BMC hospital in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) As the COVID caseload continues to rise in the country – currently at over 3 lakh new cases a day for over a week now – the importance of physical distancing rules and following safety protocols … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If making healthy lifestyle changes doesn’t lower a patient’s slightly high blood pressure within six months, doctors should then consider prescribing medication, a new American Heart Association scientific statement advises. The recommendation is for people with untreated stage 1 high blood pressure (130-139/80-89 mm … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to ward off high blood pressure? Don’t forget to brush and floss. A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure. “[Our] evidence indicates that periodontal bacteria cause damage to … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If a nice hot cup of tea sounds good to you, there’s even more reason to enjoy one now. Scientists have gained new insight into how tea helps lower blood pressure, perhaps pointing the way to new types of blood pressure medications. The researchers … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy-related high blood pressure can lead to long-term heart risks, new research shows. Compared to those with normal blood pressure during pregnancy, women who developed blood pressure disorders such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension had significant differences in heart structure and function … Read more
The findings, published online Dec. 21 in the journal Hypertension, are based on 24 studies from around the world, involving almost 54,000 adults in all. Over 10 years, 11% had a fatal or non-fatal heart attack or stroke. It’s normal, Clark said, to have a few points of variation in blood pressure between the … Read more
By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — High blood pressure can begin to take a toll on memory and thinking skills as early as middle age, new Brazilian research warns. And you won’t be spared simply by keeping high blood pressure at bay until you hit your golden years, … Read more