Blood Pressure
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Popular blood pressure drug recalled in the U.S. for cancer-causing impurityAurobindo Pharma has recalled 80 lots of valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, over probably impurities in pills sold in the U.S.HealthJan 3, 2019
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High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’ — but many still don’t know the risksHigh blood pressure continues to be the No. 1 risk factor for stroke and other heart diseases.LifestyleMar 13, 2018
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Edmonton study suggests not to rely on home blood pressure monitorsNew University of Alberta research suggests those who rely on home blood pressure monitors to make health decisions could leave themselves susceptible to serious implications.HealthJun 7, 2017
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One-fifth of Canadians diagnosed with hypertension don’t actually have it: studyPatients are getting misdiagnosed with high blood pressure because doctors are using outdated blood pressure measuring methods.HealthMar 20, 2017
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‘Masked’ hypertension: You may have high blood pressure and not even know, docs warnDoctors are shedding light on what’s called “masked hypertension” – when a patient’s blood pressure readings are normal at the doctor’s office but increase at other times of the day.HealthDec 7, 2016
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Scientists may have found the cure for garlic breathScientists clear the air on what foods work and don't work to rid your breath of garlic stink.HealthSep 28, 2016
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Spending money on others may improve your cardiovascular healthSharing the wealth can not just boost your mood, it might also significantly benefit your health, according to research out of the University of British Columbia.HealthDec 15, 2015
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A new low for blood pressure says landmark studyAiming lower and taking a more intensive approach to controlling high blood pressure could help millions of people over age 50, according to the results of a landmark United States.HealthNov 9, 2015
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Study suggests getting blood pressure even lower saves livesA major new study U.S. shows treating high blood pressure more aggressively than usual cuts the risk of heart disease and death in people over age 50, the National Institutes of Health said Friday.HealthSep 11, 2015
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