Blood Pressure

• Popular blood pressure drug recalled in the U.S. for cancer-causing impurity

  Aurobindo 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.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2019
  
• High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’ — but many still don’t know the risks

  High blood pressure continues to be the No. 1 risk factor for stroke and other heart diseases.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 13, 2018
  
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• Edmonton study suggests not to rely on home blood pressure monitors

  New University of Alberta research suggests those who rely on home blood pressure monitors to make health decisions could leave themselves susceptible to serious implications.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2017
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• One-fifth of Canadians diagnosed with hypertension don’t actually have it: study

  Patients are getting misdiagnosed with high blood pressure because doctors are using outdated blood pressure measuring methods.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2017
• ‘Masked’ hypertension: You may have high blood pressure and not even know, docs warn

  Doctors 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.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2016
• Scientists may have found the cure for garlic breath

  Scientists clear the air on what foods work and don't work to rid your breath of garlic stink.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2016
• Spending money on others may improve your cardiovascular health

  Sharing 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.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2015
• A new low for blood pressure says landmark study

  Aiming 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.

  Health

  Nov 9, 2015
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• Study suggests getting blood pressure even lower saves lives

  A 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.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2015