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Study reveals how children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

Anti-cancer drug can improve symptoms after stroke

An investigation conducted by the UAB’s Institut de Neurociencies (INc-UAB) showed the advantages of vorinostat in animal models following a stroke. Read further on Dynamite News:

Genes affect blood pressure from early childhood

Certain hypertension-related genes influence blood pressure from an early age and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease as you become older. Read further on Dynamite News:

Weight loss surgery can be more successful in controlling hypertension rates

Bariatric surgery is more beneficial than blood pressure medication in lowering hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in persons who are obese and have uncontrolled high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Read further on Dynamite News:

Weight loss surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates

Bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure, than blood pressure medication alone. Read further on Dynamite News:

Hypertension guidelines do not include potassium-enriched salt

An international panel of experts published a suggestion in the scientific journal Hypertension published by the American Heart Association, calling for the inclusion of low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension therapy guidelines. Read further on Dynamite News:

Hypertension guidelines do not include potassium-enriched salt

Pregnancy complications enhance short, long-term risk of heart disease for people with obesity: Study

Obesity during early pregnancy appears to be a strong predictor of future cardiovascular disease and has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. Read further on Dynamite News:

New study expands understanding of treatment-resistant hypertension

Medication keeps hypertension–high blood pressure that can lead to stroke or heart attack–at bay for many patients. Read further on Dynamite News:

Study reveals how grief increases risk of heart problems

The loss of a loved one may have a profound impact on both mental and physical health. The University of Arizona investigated the impact of sadness on heart function and concluded that acute grief might cause a considerable rise in blood pressure. Read further on Dynamite News: