News stories about "hypertension" in India.

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Rise in hypertension among children, adults is a concern, warns AIIMS expert

Early referral to specialists with expertise in specific areas is also known to prevent future complications. Children and adults diagnosed with high blood... Key Points

The Tribune India

50% high BP patients may suffer from kidney damage: Doctors

Hypertension damages the blood vessels and filters in the kidney, and it is challenging to remove waste from the body. About 50 per cent of people with high... Key Points

The Tribune India

High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It

Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The WHO wants nations to get organized to combat it. Key Points

WIRED

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Excessive salt consumption associated with cognitive disorders, high blood pressure, finds study

Dementia is described as a loss of cognitive functioning, which included thinking, remembering, and reasoning, and it is quite common in Japan. At the moment, treatment satisfaction for dementia is among the lowest, and no medication therapy to cure the condition is available. With the world's popul Key Points

The Tribune India

hypertension a silent killer, majority are still unaware: doctors

Doctors call hypertension a silent killer because in many cases it is not diagnosed at all. Though hypertension cannot be cured, it can be managed through lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring. Key Points

The Hindu

High blood pressure: 5 types of hypertension, expert tips to manage

Hypertension is many a time asymptomatic and it is also known as the silent killer. There are different types of hypertension from primary hypertension to resistant hypertension. All you want to know. | Health Key Points

Hindustan Times

New study expands understanding of treatment-resistant hypertension

California [US], June 26 (ANI): Medication keeps hypertension–high blood pressure that can lead to stroke or heart attack–at bay for many patients. But what if the medication that doctors generally give doesn’t work? This type of high blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), necessitates additional medicine and medical attention. New research from the […] Key Points

ThePrint

Road traffic noise could heighten risk of hypertension: Study

Over a median period of 8.1 years, the scientists followed up the participants for data on how many people developed hypertension. Key Points

The Indian Express

Suffering from high blood pressure? Eating fruits and vegetables may help

New Delhi, August 6 Fruits and vegetables, which are an under-prescribed treatment, have become a crucial part of hypertension treatment, new research said on Tuesday. Diets high in these foods have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk,... Key Points

The Tribune

Vigourous physical activity could lower risk of dementia among people with high BP: Study

Physical activity could help older people with high blood pressure lower their risk of dementia, a new research has... Key Points

The Tribune India

Study examines genetic basis for blood pressure, risk for hypertension

In this study, the data comes from four datasets from GWAS of blood pressure and hypertension. More than 2,000 regions on the human genome have been found... Key Points

The Tribune India

High blood pressure: 5 amazing probiotics for lowering hypertension

A study says probiotics can help you manage high BP. Here's a list of fermented foods and probiotics that you can consume for keeping hypertension at bay. | Health Key Points

Hindustan Times

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam has helped in early detection of health issues, finds Planning Commission survey

A cross-sectional study done by the State Planning Commission on the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme shows that the door-to-door screening has helped in early detection of health issues among people. This has also helped in providing early treatment and medication at the right time. Key Points

The Hindu