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New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia in First Trimester
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2024
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Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.
It’s the first test in the United States...
About 90% of U.S. Adults Are On the Way to Heart Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2024
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Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds, and almost 10% have the disease already.
"Poor cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health is widespread among the U.S. population," conclud...
New Test Might Alert Pregnant Women to Preeclampsia Danger
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2024
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A potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure known as preeclampsia can occur in 1 in every 25 pregnancies, but an accurate test to spot those women at highest risk has remained elusive.
Now, Canadian researchers at Université Laval in Québec City say they've develop...
Good Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent Fibroids
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.
Middle-aged women tracked for up to 17 years in a new study were 37% less likely to develop these painful growths if they treated their
Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.
In the largest such study to date, "women who experienced any of five major adverse pregnancy outcomes had increased mortalit...
Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.
On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.
...
Adult High Blood Pressure Could Begin in Childhood
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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The seeds of high blood pressure in adulthood might be sown in youth, a new study suggests.
Children and teenagers with excess ...
Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.
Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...
Sleep Troubles Can Raise Your Blood Pressure: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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A major review of data confirms that getting less than the recommended amount of sleep each night is a risk factor for high blood pressure.
Data collected in 16 ...
Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study ...
Around the World, Indigenous People Face Higher Stroke Risk
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2024
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Indigenous people in seven countries, including the United States and Canada, appear to be more likely to suffer a stroke than non-natives, a new, large review finds.
"Disparities are especially evident in countries where high average quality of life and long life expect...
Pregnancy Complications May Harm Child's Heart Health Long-Term
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Two of the most common pregnancy complications for women, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, could jeopardize the future heart health of their children, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that the children of women who developed either or both of th...
Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found.
Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, according to findings pu...
Most Americans Don't Know Their Lifesaving 'Heart Numbers': Survey
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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Ohio resident Erica Hutson was in her 20s when she found out she had high cholesterol through a health check required by insurance.
Because she was young and fit, Hutson shrugged off the test result.
But Hutson changed her mind about it a decade later, when her fat...
Weight-Loss Med Zepbound Lowers High Blood Pressure in Obese People
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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The weight-loss drug Zepbound provides more health benefits than dropping pounds and controlling diabetes, a new study shows.
It also appears to help people with obesity manage their high blood pressure, results show.
Patients taking Zepbound (tirzepatide) experien...
FDA Panel Tackles Faulty Pulse Oximeter Readings That Come With Darker Skin
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Friday addressed a continuing issue with pulse oximeters -- that they give less accurate readings for folks with darker skin.
The devices are designed to measure oxygen levels in the blood, so correct readings are cri...
High Blood Pressure in Young Black Women Sends Stroke Risks Soaring
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2024
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Black American women have much higher rates of high blood pressure than white women, and it's especially deadly if hypertension sets in before the age of 35, new research shows.
Black women diagnosed with high blood pressure before the age of 35 had triple the odds of su...
Heart Effects of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Linger
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2023
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New research suggests the effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy may be long-lasting.
Researchers found that women who developed high blood pressure during pregnancy had tell-tale signs of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade later.
"This s...
As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2023
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In sickness and in health -- and in blood pressure, too?
A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also.
“Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were surp...
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Heart Trouble for Hispanic Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Hispanic women who experience spikes in blood pressure while pregnant may also face higher heart risks years later, new research shows.
These "hypertensive disorders of pregnancy" (HDP) -- conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia and gestational hypertension -- may eve...
Commuting on a Highway? Your Blood Pressure May Pay a Price
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2023
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It's not just bumper-to-bumper highway traffic that's causing your blood pressure to spike during your daily commute.
New research shows that the exhaust fumes spewing from all those vehicles triggers a significant increase in car passengers' blood pressure.
The ob...
Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows.
Investigators said theirs is one of the largest studies ever to include people taking high blood pressure meds in a look at the effect of reducing...
Blood Pressure's Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds.
Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, researchers from Australia reported.
Higher variations in syst...
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.
Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of driving impairment, as anyone who has ever read the label warn...
Adding Just 3,000 Steps Per Day Could Lower High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Adding 3,000 extra steps a day can help older adults with hypertension significantly lower their blood pressure.
About 80% of older adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Keeping it down can help protect against heart failure, heart attacks and strokes.
Keeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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Winter months can be a challenge for those trying to keep their high blood pressure in check, new research suggests.
In an analysis of more than 60,000 American adults being treated for high blood pressure at six health care centers in the Southeast and Midwest United St...
COVID May Help Trigger High Blood Pressure in Folks Already at Risk
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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COVID-19 patients face a markedly greater risk for developing persistently high blood pressure, even if they never had blood pressure concerns before, new research indicates.
The rise in risk seen among otherwise heart-healthy patients also appeared to be notably greater...
Experimental Shot Given Every Six Months Controlled High Blood Pressure in Early Trial
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Every day, millions of people must take one or more pills to control their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart attack or stroke, but if new research pans out, some may be able to scrap their pills for a twice-yearly shot with the same benefits.
Given as a shot...
Checking Blood Pressure at Home Saves Lives, Money
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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Patients could find lifesaving benefits in using a home blood pressure cuff.
New research finds that home blood pressure monitoring saves lives and cuts costs. It also reduces health care disparities in racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents.
Furthe...
Loneliness Can Really Break a Heart in People With Diabetes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Loneliness might be a true heartbreaker for people with diabetes — raising their odds of a heart attack even more than unhealthy lifestyle habits do.
That's according to a new study of over 18,000 adults with the blood sugar disease. Researchers found that people who r...
Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers and What They Mean
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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You could have high blood pressure and not realize it. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood pressure tested.
It's an important step, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), and so is understanding your results so you can keep your blood pressur...
Men: Here Are the Health Screenings You Need
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.
So, how can you tell if a health screening or preventive care appointment is right for you?
Spinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Dangerously Low Blood Pressure, But New Implant Might Fix That
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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Dangerously low blood pressure is considered an “invisible” consequence of paralysis, adding to the woes of as many as 9 out of 10 people with spinal cord injuries.
Now, a new implant has been developed that treats the problem by delivering electrical stimulation to ...
Living Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.
A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can themselves elevate high blood pressure (hypertension) risk, ...
Coffee Might Pose Danger to Folks With Severe High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2022
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Plenty of people enjoy a cup or two, or maybe three or four, of coffee every day.
But new research shows that people with severe high blood pressure ("hypertension") should steer clear of drinking too much java.
The study found that for those with blood pressure o...
Battling High Blood Pressure? Adding Yoga to Your Workout Might Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Adding a little yoga to an exercise routine can be the fix someone needs to drop high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
“As observed in several studies, we recommend that patients try to find exercise and stress relief for the management of hypertension [high blo...
Take the Mindful Way to Lower Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice that's become trendy in recent years -- and a new study now says it can help your heart health.
Training in mindfulness can help people better manage their high blood pressure by helping them stick to healthy lifestyle changes, a n...
New Drug Helps Tame Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- November 8, 2022
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Some patients with high blood pressure can't get it under control with standard medications, but a new study shows an experimental drug is up to the task of treating these tough-to-treat cases.
How the Pandemic Affected Americans' Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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Although blood pressure levels among Americans rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests things could have been far worse.
"We expected blood pressure control to be worse due to decreased physical activity, stress, poor sleep and other cardiovascular disea...
Keeping Blood Pressure in Check Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Controlling high blood pressure in older adults may be one of the "best bets" for reducing the risk of developing dementia, Australian researchers report.
"Given population aging and...
Not Enough Older Americans Are Checking Blood Pressure At Home
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2022
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Regular home monitoring can help with blood pressure control, but only half of people who have hypertension or ...
Spikes in Blood Pressure Bring Many Americans to the ER
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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When it comes to why U.S. heart patients wind up in the emergency room, uncontrolled high blood pressure (or "hypertension") fuels about one-third of those medical crises.
“These v...
Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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It doesn't seem to matter what time of day or night you take your blood pressure medication, a new st...
Are High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?
- By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.
8/8 -- Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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Women who are their own bosses might have healthier hearts to show for it, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 4,600 working U.S. women, found that those who were self-employed typically got more exercise and were less likely to be
High Blood Pressure Doubles Odds That COVID Will Be Severe
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure — and that alone more than doubles their odds of being hospitalized if they are infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, a new study revealed.
This was true even in people who were fully vaccinated an...
Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Next time you work out, maybe take a 15-minute sauna when you're done for extra heart health benefits.
That's the main finding of research out of Finland. It found taking a sauna confers additional cardiovascular benefits over exercise alone.
The new study didn't l...
'Forever Chemicals' May Raise a Woman's Blood Pressure
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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Called "forever chemicals" because they linger in the environment, new research suggests that middle-aged women with high levels of perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) in their blood may be more vulnerable to
U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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Rates of dangerous high blood pressure problems during pregnancy more than doubled in the United States between 2007 and 2019, a new study finds.
"The increase in pregnancy complications is alarming because these adverse pregnancy outcomes - including hypertension [high ...
Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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"Fill your plate up with colorful fruits and veggies for heart health."
Such customized reminder texts may help folks who have had one