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When Dr. William White shines a bright light in his patient's eye, he's looking for more than just vision problems.
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High blood pressure may cause more diabetic eye treatments
When patients with diabetic retinopathy would see Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist Anjali Shah, M.D., the conversation was often the same.
And it could be frustrating.
“I would...
This common blood pressure treatment may not help you effectively
In a new study, researchers found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure is less effective and has more side effects than...
Scientists discover the best time to take high blood pressure drugs
In a new study, researchers found people with high blood pressure who take all their anti-hypertensive medication in one go at bedtime have better-controlled...
This common gum disease linked to high risk of high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that periodontitis (PD) is a possible risk factor for high blood pressure.
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Scientists discover the key to treating high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found the key to treating blood pressure might lie in people who are "resistant" to developing high blood pressure...
This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
They found people...
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Many people know treating high blood pressure reduces the odds of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
A new study suggests another added benefit:...
The road to better exercise might be in your playlist
Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program – and picking the right tunes could even improve performance.
Federal exercise...
Strong blood pressure control may benefit brains of older people
In a new study, researchers found that more aggressively controlling daily blood pressure in older adults can improve their brain health.
The research was conducted...
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