Study finds 2,000 genetic signals that influence blood pressure
An international team of researchers has identified 2,000 independent genetic signals, including 113 new regions of the human genome that appear to influence a person's blood pressure.
An international team of researchers has identified 2,000 independent genetic signals, including 113 new regions of the human genome that appear to influence a person's blood pressure.
High blood pressure could be affecting 2 out of every 10 people in Japan, according to a survey by the Japanese Society of Hypertension’s research team.
"We know that having diabetes may be associated with an increased risk of having a first stroke," said researcher Moon-Ku Han from Seoul National University College of Medicine in Korea.
Sujit Chatterjee, CEO of Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, lists down the golden rules to follow to keep your kidney healthy.
Air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter, has been implicated in cardiovascular risks, partly through effects on BP.
Maintaining a healthy and active, health conscious lifestyle is the best thing you can do to make sure your kidneys stay healthy!
Systolic blood pressure refers to the highest blood pressure level when the heart is squeezing and pushing the blood around the body.
Get the most health value eating sweet potatoes - packed with nutrients and fiber, low in calories.
Force-feeding an otherwise healthy person with high blood pressure drugs to bring down his blood pressure, often results in heart diseases and other associated illnesses.
Atrial fibrillation is a condition that can make your heart race and put you at risk for stroke.
