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Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of second stroke, death: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): People with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for having a second stroke and even dying than people who do not have metabolic syndrome, according to a meta-analysis.
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Less popular antihypertensive drugs found to be safer option
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], July 26 (ANI): During a new multinational observational study, two types of drugs that are recommended as the first treatment for high blood pressure patients were found equally effective in improving cardiovascular outcomes. But the study pointed out that the more popular typ
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Study links breastfeeding to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): A new study found that babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular health as adults.
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Prices of 91 pc brands of 5 medical devices slashed following capping of t
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Following the capping of prices by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), 91 per cent brands of five medical devices reported downward revision of prices up to 88 per cent, informed the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Saturday.
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Breastfeeding linked to lower blood pressure in early childhood: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 21 (ANI): According to a new research, babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular health as adults.
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Whole grains consumption associated with smaller increases in waist size,
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 18 (ANI): Researchers through their recent study found that adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than a one-half of serving per d
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Patients with noncancerous brain tumors affecting hearing may benefit from
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 18 (ANI): The findings of a recent study indicated that the blood pressure drug losartan can benefit patients suffering from neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). It's a hereditary condition associated with vestibular schwannomas or noncancerous tumours along the nerves in t
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Antihypertension drug may help patients with noncancerous brain tumors aff
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study indicated that the blood pressure drug losartan may benefit patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a hereditary condition associated with vestibular schwannomas, or noncancerous tumors along the nerves in the brain that are involved with hea
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Eating whole grains associated with smaller increases in waist size, blood
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, middle to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than a one-half of
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Study finds sleep apnea can worsen heart disease
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): Health care experts urged increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a recent study.
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Some blood pressure-lowering medicines linked to less memory decline in ol
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall over time compared to those taking other types of medicines to treat high blood pressure, according to a new research.
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Sleep apnea worsens heart disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Health care experts urge increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study.
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