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90% in U.S. Get Too Much Sodium; 5 Foods Blamed
CDC: 90% of Americans get way too much sodium every day. Five foods, not all of them salty tasting, are the biggest offenders.
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Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Cancer
A group of medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney damage caused by diabetes have been linked to a small increase in the risk of developing cancer, according to a study.
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Low Fitness in Youth Linked to Hypertension
Young adults who don't get enough physical and aerobic exercise increase their risk of having high blood pressure later in life, a new study shows.
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High Blood Pressure Prevalent, but Better Controlled
Study: Half of Americans with high blood pressure now have the condition under control -- but more and more Americans are coming down with the dangerous condition.
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Cut Back on Sodas to Lower Blood Pressure
Cutting back on sugary sodas and other sweet beverages may help reduce blood pressure levels, according to new research in Circulation.
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Experts Urge FDA to Mandate Salt Reduction
Experts are urging the FDA to set new federal standards for the amount of salt that food manufacturers, restaurants, and food service companies are allowed to add to their products.
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Nibble on Chocolate for Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
A new study suggests eating a small piece of chocolate every day can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?
Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.
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DASH Diet Fuels the Brain
Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.
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Experts: U.S. Is Neglecting Hypertension
An Institute of Medicine report urges vigorous efforts to reduce high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attack and stroke.
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Artificial Sweetener May Lower Blood Pressure
An artificial sweetener that's been shown to help people shed unwanted pounds may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with mild or borderline high blood pressure, Chinese researchers report.
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High Fructose Intake May Raise Blood Pressure
High fructose intake is linked to high blood pressure, according to a study presented at a medical conference.
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Less Invasive Surgery Repairs Aortic Aneurysm
Less invasive endoscopic repair of deadly aortic aneurysms is easier on patients and -- at least for 2 years -- carries no extra risk of death.
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Does Vitamin D Protect Against High BP?
Women who do not have enough vitamin D before menopause may have an elevated risk for developing high blood pressure years later, new research suggests.
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Gout Drug May Lower Blood Pressure
A new study suggests a direct link between a high-sugar diet and high blood pressure, and researchers say the finding may lead to a novel way to treat hypertension.
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New Blood Pressure Drug Darusentan Shows Promise
The experimental drug darusentan lowered blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
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