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Almost Half of Adults With Hypertension Don’t Know They Have It, WHO Reports
According to the WHO, the most effective way to control these hypertension risk factors is through large-scale, population-level public health programs. In their recent report, they urged countries ...
Medical News Today15d
3-in-1 blood pressure drug may be more effective than current standard care
A new pill combining low doses of three different anti-hypertensive medications surpassed the standard care for high blood ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence17d
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NICE has recommended belzutifan for some adults with Von Hippel-Lindau disease, in final draft guidance, which could benefit up to 100 people. Looking back over the journey from our humble beginnings ...
Investopedia18d
Sliding Scale Fees: Meaning, Criticisms, and Examples
Sliding scale fees are a type of tax or cost that can change depending on an associated factor. These fees are designed to capture value according to the movement of an underlying variable which ...
The Independent18d
Prunella Scales says she ‘loves it when people don’t’ ask her about Fawlty Towers
When asked about Fawlty Towers in a new interview with The Times, the interviewer Andrew Billen remarks that Scales finds the topic “irritating”. When the interviewer enquires whether people ...
The Independent19d
Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know
Without your help, we wouldn't be able to fight for truth and justice. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a big risk factor for things like heart attacks and stroke. It’s also ...
Healthline19d
10 Spices And Herbs That May Help Lower High Blood Pressure
Managing high blood pressure usually requires a mix of medications and a healthy diet. Certain natural ways to lower blood pressure, such as eating garlic, basil, and other herbs and spices ...
WBAL-TV19d
Woman's Doctor: High blood pressure can cause more issues in women and they may not know it
BARBARA, LIKE MANY WOMEN, WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS. I REALLY DID NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS THAT I THINK THAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
SciTech Daily19d
Study Confirms: New 3-in-1 Low-Dose Blood Pressure Pill Vastly Superior for Hypertension Treatment
GMRx2, a new combination pill for hypertension, was found to be more effective than standard care in reducing blood pressure. The pill showed impressive results, achieving blood pressure control in ...
NHS England20d
Blood pressure checks at the dentist and optician to catch those at risk of heart attacks and strokes
As high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, it is estimated that 4.2 million people in England have the condition without knowing it. If you have high blood pressure, reducing it even a small ...
iied.org20d
Delivering low-cost, high quality sanitation – at scale
And it works – at scale. Arif Hasan, one of its prime architects, recounts how it came about and the people who were instrumental in making it happen. A series of insights and interviews designed to ...