Scientists find new treatment for high blood pressure
A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may help some people with high blood pressure control their health condition.
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Turmeric compound and vitamin D may control blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A recent study conducted by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences found that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation may improve blood pressure...
Obesity puts people at higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
Obesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that accompany it (comorbidities).
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Prunes may help you control high blood pressure
In a study from Shifa College of Medicine, scientists found that prunes may help control high blood pressure.
A prune is a dried plum, with...
Low-carb vegan diet can reduce body weight, blood sugar, blood pressure
In a study from St. Michael's Hospital, scientists found that a low-carb vegan diet has the same health effects as a vegetarian diet, but...
Alcohol could increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that drinking alcohol could increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Common high blood pressure drug may bring harmful side effects
Scientists from Columbia University recently found that chlorthalidone, the guideline-recommended diuretic for lowering blood pressure, causes more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide, a similarly...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...
Eating walnuts may help reduce blood pressure
Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are healthier than saturated fats.
In addition, walnuts have alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), which may have anti-inflammatory...
The link between potatoes and high blood pressure you need to know
Scientists from Imperial College London recently found that cooking methods play an important role in the link between potato eating and high blood pressure.
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