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While the likelihood of a cesarean delivery usually drops as maternal education level increases, the disparities seen in cesarean rates between white and Black or Hispanic women actually increase with more maternal education, according to
Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. That’s because the condition usually does not produce any visible signs. The only way to find out
High blood pressure can have many sinister consequences. As a result, high blood pressure is known as the “silent killer”. High blood pressure is medically referred to as hypertension and experiencing chest pain could mean
Adult populations in the Caribbean, mirroring black populations in the U.S., experience higher rates of hypertension, stroke, and heart disease, and researchers want to know why. Among them is Yale School of Medicine researcher and
In patients with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the more severe their OSA, the higher their blood pressure, according to new research published online in the Annals
Scientists have discovered that a receptor on the surface of brain cells plays a key role in regulating how both animals and people respond to stress. The research suggests that the receptor may represent an
Physical fitness is a strong mortality predictor and exercise training is now considered a cornerstone in the non-pharmacological prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. A new study from
In a study that spanned two and a half decades and looked at data from more than 4,700 participants, Johns Hopkins researchers have added to evidence that abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late
Nearly 50 years after man’s first steps on the moon, researchers have discovered a way that may help astronauts spending prolonged time in space come back to Earth on more stable footing, according to new
Young adults with hypertension have higher risk of heart disease in later life – whether they reduce their blood pressure or not The findings, from Columbia University, show young adulthood is a critical period when