2 h. ago Explosion of high blood pressure in children revealed: Rates have DOUBLED worldwide in just two decades amid global obesity crisis

More than one in 20 youngsters across the globe had the condition, known medically as hypertension in 2020 - nearly double the three per cent recorded in 2000.

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3 h. ago High blood pressure rates in children nearly doubled in 20 years, global review finds

Poor diet, inactivity and obesity believed to have caused hypertension for millions of under-19s around the worldThe rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity, according to the largest review of its kind.Experts said 114 million children who have developed hypertension even before reaching adulthood were facing potentially deadly and lifelong harm, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and a myriad of serious health complications. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago 'Normal but high' blood pressure in your thirties could increase heart attack risk: 'Can affect the heart 40 years later'

People in their thirties may be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke even if they have 'normal' blood pressure, new research has suggested, underlining the need for young people to get regular checks.

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58 h. ago New heart risk warning issued by scientists over your blood pressure

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

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3 d. ago Scientists make major blood pressure breakthrough as trials reveal new drug can offer round the clock protection... even during stroke and heart attack 'danger zone'

A newly developed drug has been found to offer 24 hour protection from high blood pressure, including early mornings when the risk of heart attacks and stroke is highest.

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4 d. ago Researchers find new link between blood pressure and heart attack risk

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

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4 d. ago Normal but high blood pressure in younger people ‘may raise heart attack risk’

A study found that high blood pressure was linked to reduced blood flow to the heart at age 77.

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5 d. ago The herb that can lower your blood pressure and help you sleep

The soothing herb was used by the ancient Greeks

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5 d. ago How to know if your blood pressure medicine is included in latest FDA recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals’ prazosin is just one of many generic versions – but it’s the only one that is contaminated

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7 d. ago Experts say this bread may be the best to lower blood pressure

Nearly half of American adults live with high blood pressure

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7 d. ago My chilling week on Roblox: sexually assaulted and shat on as a child avatar roaming the online world

In seven days my young alter ego is cyberbullied and attacked while exploring clubs, casinos and horror games, all with parental controls in place. Is the platform safe for children – or an ‘X-rated paedophile hellscape’?I am an eight-year-old girl, standing near-naked in a room full of strangers.As the room spins and zooms upon me and people glide around me, I clock my features. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Vax carpet cleaner praised for being 'easy to use and manoeuvre' now slashed by £120

A popular carpet cleaner is highly rated and helps keep homes with pets, children, or heavy foot traffic clean.

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1 week ago How to bring down your high blood pressure without medication

When Pauline Richardson was told, during a routine GP appointment, that her blood pressure was high, in the aftermath of losing her husband it was the least of her worries.

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1 week ago The vegetable that can lower blood pressure in a matter of days

It can lower blood pressure by suppressing potentially harmful bacteria in the mouth

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1 week ago Doctor's medication warning to people with high blood pressure and cholesterol

A cardiologist has a warning to people who are prescribed medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol and says there are simple changes people can make

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1 week ago Heart doctor's warning to people who take high blood pressure medication

A heart doctor has issued a warning to people who are taking medication for common health issues such as high blood pressure and cholesterol

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1 week ago Mum thought she had low blood pressure before 'terrifying' diagnosis

Sara Birnie was experiencing dizzy spells

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1 week ago Five Halloween treats that can interact with your medications

Halloween sweets can interact with medicines in ways that may reduce their effectiveness or even trigger harmful side effects

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1 week ago All the existing drugs that could stop cancer from returning

‘Drug repurposing’ involves taking medicines that already exist and testing whether they can treat different diseases

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2 w. ago The doubling of global coffee prices will soon hit London's coffee shops

The doubling of global coffee prices will soon hit London's coffee shops  South West Londoner

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