High Blood Pressure
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Avoiding these 3 things in middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 yearsOver 12,400 people who were dementia-free when they were 55 years old were monitored for an average of 26 years for Neurology Open Access' study.HealthAug 6
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29, 2024
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Morning news rewind: Thursday, Oct. 20Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Oct. 20.Oct 20, 2022
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‘Silent killer’ concerns health professionals in Canada: Heart and Stroke survey"I was stunned to learn from my doctor that I had hypertension," she said.HealthOct 18, 2022
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Some blood pressure pills could increase skin cancer risk in older adults: studyAntihypertensive medications called thiazide diuretics that are used to treat high blood pressure can make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and sunlight.HealthApr 11, 2021
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Candy overdose: Man dies from bag-a-day black licorice habitThe construction worker died due to a chemical in black licorice that can raise a person's blood pressure.TrendingSep 24, 2020
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Recalls of blood pressure drug valsartan led to jump in ER visits: studySome patients might have avoided taking their medication, due to concerns about a carcinogen, the authors suggest.HealthNov 12, 2019
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Bob Layton: Research in reverseTo eat or not to eat? Bob Layton bites into conflicting food research.CommentaryOct 4, 2019
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Having preeclampsia can double a woman’s risk of heart diseaseIt’s a relatively common thing during pregnancy – but it can have scary implications down the road.HealthApr 6, 2018
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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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