Archive forAugust, 2007

Neck ‘linked to low blood pressure’

Neck ‘linked to low blood pressure’
MSN UK News - The reason why “cracking” a stiff neck might help to lower blood pressure has been revealed in new research. The study could also help in the understanding and treatment of whiplash injuries. A team of scientists from the University of Leeds looked …

High blood pressure in children

High blood pressure in children
Jamaica Gleaner - Believe it or not, hypertension (high blood pressure) does occur in children (from birth to 18 years). It is however, less common in children than in adults. The condition affects an estimated one to two per cent of children. In children, blood …

Novartis Gets FDA Extension On High Blood Pressure Medicine Diovan …

Novartis Gets FDA Extension On High Blood Pressure Medicine Diovan …
RTT News - 8/10/2007 12:27:40 PM Research-based pharmaceutical company Novartis AG (NVS) on Friday said the U.S. FDA has granted pediatric exclusivity for the company’s high blood pressure medicine Diovan or valsartan that would result in additional six months …

Uncontrolled hypertension could lead to dementia

Uncontrolled hypertension could lead to dementia
San Antonio Express News - When most people hear the word dementia, they think of Alzheimer’s disease. However, there’s another kind of dementia caused by problems with blood vessels in your brain, and millions of people are at risk as they age. The number of tiny blood …

Study: Chocolate lowers blood pressure

Study: Chocolate lowers blood pressure
Daily Oklahoman - CHICAGO ( AP ) — Here’s some good and bad news for chocoholics: Dark chocolate seems to lower blood pressure, but it requires an amount less than two Hershey’s Kisses to do it, a small study suggests. The new research from Germany adds to mounting …

Blood pressure in African Americans proves elusive

Blood pressure in African Americans proves elusive
eMaxHealth.com - Diagnosis, treatment, prevention of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases is set to improve worldwide following recent amendment to treatment guidelines, encouraged by non-invasive blood pressure monitor. U.S. Food and Drug Administration …