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Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Some Seniors

A new study finds taking vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity, but taking more than the recommended daily dose will not provide additional health benefits, according to researchers.

Teenage Weight-Loss Surgery Leads to Long-Lasting Health Benefits, New Study Finds

A new study finds obese teens who undergo bariatric surgery sustain major health benefits 10 years after the procedure -- including remission from type 2 diabetes, significant weight loss and lower blood pressure.

Are You Holding Your Arm the Right Way When Your Blood Pressure Is Taken?

Researchers test 3 common arm positions used during BP screenings and find 2 of them may lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure.

A Good Night’s Sleep May Be Especially Important for Overweight Adults

A new study finds overweight people who stay awake too late face higher odds of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Caffeine Overload May Cause High Blood Pressure in Otherwise Healthy People

A new study finds heavy caffeine consumption on a regular basis could elevate your risk of heart disease. So how much is too much?

Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.

Doctors Could Soon Use Your Facial Temperature to Diagnose Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Researchers say they’ve developed a new technology that may lead to healthier aging and early detection of chronic diseases.

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27 Nov
Heart Trouble Harms Men's Brains Far Sooner Than Women's

Heart Trouble Harms Men's Brains Far Sooner Than Women's

Men with heart risk factors tend to lose their brain health more quickly than women with similar heart risks, a new study finds.

These men face brain decline as early as their mid-50s, while women are most susceptible from their mid-60s onward, researchers report in the ...

21 Nov
Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure

Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure

A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension.

Researchers at the ...

13 Nov
Good Night's Sleep Wards Off High Blood Pressure in Teens

Good Night's Sleep Wards Off High Blood Pressure in Teens

High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards.

Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, show...

12 Nov
Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Lower Blood Pressure in Obese People

Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Lower Blood Pressure in Obese People

Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says.

But taking more than the recomme...

11 Nov
Diabetes & Kidney Trouble Can Bring Heart Disease Decades Earlier

Diabetes & Kidney Trouble Can Bring Heart Disease Decades Earlier

People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.

Men with both diabetes and kidney disease will develop

07 Nov
Just 5 Extra Minutes of Exercise Per Day Could Lower Blood Pressure

Just 5 Extra Minutes of Exercise Per Day Could Lower Blood Pressure

It doesn't take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows.

“The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a po...

19 Oct
Want to Slowly Cut Down on Dietary Salt? Here's How

Want to Slowly Cut Down on Dietary Salt? Here's How

Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills?

Luckily for Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make it easier for you and your family to 

07 Oct
Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?

Are People Holding Their Arms Incorrectly for Blood Pressure Tests?

Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position.

A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when i...

19 Sep
Stroke Kills 7 Million Worldwide Each Year, and Deaths Are Rising

Stroke Kills 7 Million Worldwide Each Year, and Deaths Are Rising

Climate change and worsening diets are sending global rates of stroke and stroke deaths skyward, a new study warns.

Almost 12 million people worldwide had a stroke in 2021, up 70% since 1990, according to a team led by ...

06 Sep
Almost 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Under 40 Have High Blood Pressure

Almost 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Under 40 Have High Blood Pressure

An epidemic of high blood pressure is occurring in young adults and children in the United States, a pair of new studies show.<...

06 Sep
Cuffs on At-Home Blood Pressure Monitors Don't Fit Some Patients

Cuffs on At-Home Blood Pressure Monitors Don't Fit Some Patients

People are encouraged to monitor their blood pressure at home, but many folks will find that household blood-pressure cuffs are liter...

04 Sep
3-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Could Be Treatment Advance

3-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Could Be Treatment Advance

An experimental three-in-one blood pressure pill works better than layering on meds one at a time, a new clinical trial shows.

...

04 Sep
California's Drought Cycles Raise Threat of Dangerous Airborne Fungus

California's Drought Cycles Raise Threat of Dangerous Airborne Fungus

Weather patterns in California that have been exacerbated by climate change could be fueling more cases of a dangerous fungal infection, scientists warn.

The Coccidioides fungus lives in soil, where it can be picked up by rodents and transmitted to people who br...

04 Sep
Could Your Cellphone Be Harming Your Heart?

Could Your Cellphone Be Harming Your Heart?

Your cellphone might be harming your heart, a new study warns.

People who regularly use a cellphone have a higher risk of heart disease, r...

15 Aug
FDA Moves to Further Reduce Salt Levels in Food

FDA Moves to Further Reduce Salt Levels in Food

Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced

15 Aug
Frequent Coffee Drinkers Could Put Their Hearts at Risk

Frequent Coffee Drinkers Could Put Their Hearts at Risk

Chugging coffee, swilling colas or pounding down energy drinks could cause heart damage over time, a new study warns.

All of these drinks contain caffeine, and a new study finds that folks who drink more than 400 milligrams of caffeine a day appear more likely to develo...

15 Aug
High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease

High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease

Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows.

The good news: Simple steps can ...

06 Aug
Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks

Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks

Eating more fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure and improve heart health by reducing acid levels in the body, a new clinical trial finds....

01 Aug
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.

The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.

In a study published Wednesday ...

01 Aug
High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds.

Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linke...

24 Jul
Research Confirms Chronic High Blood Pressure's Link to Stroke

Research Confirms Chronic High Blood Pressure's Link to Stroke

Having high blood pressure in adulthood greatly raises the odds for multiple types of stroke, a new study confirms.

“Our results suggest that early diagn...

03 Jul
Facial Temperatures Might Help Docs Diagnose Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease

Facial Temperatures Might Help Docs Diagnose Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease

Screening for chronic illnesses like diabetes or fatty liver disease could one day be as simple as checking the temperature of your nose, eyes or cheeks.

The temperature of different parts o...

20 Jun
Could Blood Pressure Meds Help Prevent Adult Epilepsy?

Could Blood Pressure Meds Help Prevent Adult Epilepsy?

A class of blood pressure medications appears to also help lower seniors' risk of developing epilepsy, a new study finds.

The drugs, called angiotensin recept...

18 Jun
Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years

Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years

 The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds....

17 Jun
Rate of Chronic High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Doubled in U.S. Since 2008

Rate of Chronic High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Doubled in U.S. Since 2008

The number of pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure doubled during the past decade and a half, but treatment remains low among them, a new study found.

About 3.7% of pregnant women were diagnosed with

07 Jun
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows.

People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and

06 Jun
Statins, Metformin Can Cut Odds for Brain Aneurysms

Statins, Metformin Can Cut Odds for Brain Aneurysms

Common drugs used to control cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure might also lower a person's risk of stroke, a new study finds.

The re...

30 May
Mummies Study Finds Heart Disease Plagued the Ancients, Too

Mummies Study Finds Heart Disease Plagued the Ancients, Too

Folks typically think of heart disease as a byproduct of modern fast-food living, but a new study shows the condition has plagued humanity for ...

23 May
Stroke Rates Are Rising, Especially Among the Young

Stroke Rates Are Rising, Especially Among the Young

The rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows.

That was true even among the young: The rate of stroke jumped 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 during the study period, researchers from ...

20 May
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes

Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes

Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.

The increased risk stems from the drugs' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients stand up and temporarily exp...

15 May
New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester

New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester

Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.

It's the first test in the United States t...

08 May
About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease

About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease

Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds, and almost 10% have the disease already.

"Poor cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health is widespread among the U.S. population," conclud...

06 May
New Test Might Alert Pregnant Women to Preeclampsia Danger

New Test Might Alert Pregnant Women to Preeclampsia Danger

A potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure known as preeclampsia can occur in 1 in every 25 pregnancies, but an accurate test to spot those women at highest risk has remained elusive.

Now, Canadian researchers at Université Laval in Québec City say they've dev...

16 Apr
Good Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent Fibroids

Good Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent Fibroids

Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.

Middle-aged women tracked for up to 17 years in a new study were 37% less likely to develop these painful growths if they treated their

16 Apr
Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women

Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women

Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.

In the largest such study to date, "women who experienced any of five major adverse pregnancy outcomes had increased mortalit...

02 Apr
Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt

Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt

Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.

On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.

...

02 Apr
Adult High Blood Pressure Could Begin in Childhood

Adult High Blood Pressure Could Begin in Childhood

The seeds of high blood pressure in adulthood might be sown in youth, a new study suggests.

Children and teenagers with excess ...

28 Mar
Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.

Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...

27 Mar
Sleep Troubles Can Raise Your Blood Pressure: Study

Sleep Troubles Can Raise Your Blood Pressure: Study

A major review of data confirms that getting less than the recommended amount of sleep each night is a risk factor for high blood pressure.

Data collected in 16 ...

20 Mar
Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study ...

15 Feb
Around the World, Indigenous People Face Higher Stroke Risk

Around the World, Indigenous People Face Higher Stroke Risk

Indigenous people in seven countries, including the United States and Canada, appear to be more likely to suffer a stroke than non-natives, a new, large review finds.

"Disparities are especially evident in countries where high average quality of life and long life expect...

13 Feb
Pregnancy Complications May Harm Child's Heart Health Long-Term

Pregnancy Complications May Harm Child's Heart Health Long-Term

Two of the most common pregnancy complications for women, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, could jeopardize the future heart health of their children, a new study suggests. 

Researchers found that the children of women who developed either or both of th...

13 Feb
Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found.

Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, according to findings pu...

07 Feb
Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey

Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey

Ohio resident Erica Hutson was in her 20s when she found out she had high cholesterol through a health check required by insurance.

Because she was young and fit, Hutson shrugged off the test result.

But Hutson changed her mind about it a decade later, when her fat...

05 Feb
Weight-Loss Med Zepbound Lowers High Blood Pressure in Obese People

Weight-Loss Med Zepbound Lowers High Blood Pressure in Obese People

The weight-loss drug Zepbound provides more health benefits than dropping pounds and controlling diabetes, a new study shows.

It also appears to help people with obesity manage their high blood pressure, results show.

Patients taking Zepbound (tirzepatide) experien...

05 Feb
FDA Panel Tackles Faulty Pulse Oximeter Readings That Come With Darker Skin

FDA Panel Tackles Faulty Pulse Oximeter Readings That Come With Darker Skin

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Friday addressed a continuing issue with pulse oximeters -- that they give less accurate readings for folks with darker skin.

The devices are designed to measure oxygen levels in the blood, so correct readings are cri...

01 Feb
High Blood Pressure in Young Black Women Sends Stroke Risks Soaring

High Blood Pressure in Young Black Women Sends Stroke Risks Soaring

Black American women have much higher rates of high blood pressure than white women, and it's especially deadly if hypertension sets in before the age of 35, new research shows.

Black women diagnosed with high blood pressure before the age of 35 had triple the odds of su...

28 Dec
Heart Effects of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Linger

Heart Effects of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Linger

New research suggests the effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy may be long-lasting.

Researchers found that women who developed high blood pressure during pregnancy had tell-tale signs of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade later.

"This s...

06 Dec
As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study

As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study

In sickness and in health -- and in blood pressure, too?

A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also.

"Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were surpri...

05 Dec
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy  Tied to Long-Term Heart Trouble for Hispanic Women

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Heart Trouble for Hispanic Women

Hispanic women who experience spikes in blood pressure while pregnant may also face higher heart risks years later, new research shows.

These "hypertensive disorders of pregnancy" (HDP) -- conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia and gestational hypertension -- may eve...

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