People taking two common types of drugs for hypertension are at no heightened risk, as has been feared, for increased severity or complications of COVID-19.
Tag: hypertension
Do the benefits outweigh the risks in targeted hypertension treatment?
Imagine there’s a new pill on the market. It promises you a one-in-200 chance of avoiding a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or death over …
A look at hypertension in pregnancy
Most people know that hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition. What many might not know is that it's also one of the most …
NIH-funded study shows effectiveness of intensive blood pressure management
This morning the National Institutes of Health announced that it halted a clinical trial on high blood pressure in order to share the results publicly right …
Exercising during pregnancy may reduce children’s risk of hypertension
Regular physical activity during pregnancy has been shown to benefit both mom and baby: Past studies found that exercise can help expectant mothers manage weight …
Male infertility can be warning of hypertension, Stanford study finds
A study of more than 9,000 men with fertility problems links poor semen quality to a higher chance of having hypertension and other health conditions. The …
Could trips to the barber be as good for your health as for your hair?
The barbershop has been the subject of some interesting sociological and medical studies over the years. The man or woman that combs your hair and …