Blood Pressure

From heart health to drug interactions: Here's how garlic benefits body

Garlic (allium sativum) contains sulphur compounds, including diallyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine, that are responsible for both its distinctive smell and its medicinal effects

Hypertension cases among children, teens doubled in 2 decades: Study

Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Left unaddressed, hypertension can lead to cardiovascular and kidney disease. Estimates also suggest that nearly a fifth of the world's children and adolescents with obesity have hypertension -- about eight times the prevalence among those having a healthy weight (2.4 per cent), researchers including those from the UK's University of Edinburgh said. The findings suggest obesity is a substantial driver of the increase in childhood hypertension. Obesity tends to cause other issues, such as insulin resistance and changes in blood vessels, which can make it harder to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Further, eight per cent of children and teenagers around the world may be having pre-hypertension, which is a warning si

Salt myths busted: Pink salt, BP risks & hidden sodium explained

Is pink salt really healthier? Should people with high BP cut salt completely? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors bust common salt myths

Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?

Apple Watch's high blood pressure indicator is based on analysis of changes in blood volume as your heart beats

New drug offers hope for Indians with drug-resistant hypertension

Baxdrostat lowered systolic blood pressure by 9-10 mmHg in trials and could benefit Indian patients with resistant hypertension by reducing side effects of older drugs

High blood pressure in your 30s? Here's how to lower it without medication

High blood pressure can be managed without pills. From the DASH diet to yoga and weight loss, here are proven lifestyle changes to lower BP

The real reason flights make your ears pop: Doctor explains how to stop it

Ever wonder why your ears feel weird on planes? A doctor breaks it down, and shares quick fixes that actually work

Tracing the truth in the pink salt craze: Healthy alternative or just hype?

Many believe pink salt is healthier than white salt, but experts warn it's no magic fix -especially if you rely on salt for your iodine intake. But it contain traces of iron, calcium, and magnesium

What rising blood pressure means for your health, and what to do about it

Hypertension affects over 220 million Indians but few get diagnosed or treated in time-here's how to understand and manage both high and low BP

From blood pressure to mental health, key health checks men must not skip

From blood pressure to mental health, these essential screenings help men detect silent health risks early and stay ahead of preventable chronic conditions

Kaanta laga girl, Shefali Jariwala, may have died of low BP, doctors claim

Kaanta Laga girl, Shefali Jariwala, was found dead on June 27. Initial reports suggested a heart attack, but doctors now suspect a sudden drop in blood pressure as the cause of her death

Sonia Gandhi visits Shimla hospital for tests after high BP complaint

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was on Saturday taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla after she complained of high blood pressure, a party official said. Gandhi (78), who was on a personal trip to Shimla along with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi, underwent some tests at the hospital and later left, the media advisor to Himachal Pradesh CM Naresh Chauhan told PTI. "Gandhi was taken to the hospital after she complained of high blood pressure. It was a routine checkup and she is going back home now," he said. Some tests were conducted at the hospital by the doctors, according to the officials. The former Congress president had arrived on a personal trip to Shimla along with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi on Monday. They are staying in Priyanka's house at Chharabra, located on the outskirts of Shimla.

World Hypertension Day 2025: History, theme, summer foods for BP management

World Hypertension Day is marked annually on May 17 to raise awareness about high BP, its risks, and the significance of early detection and effective management

Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get high BP detection, satellite messaging features

Apple may also bring 5G connectivity to the Watch Ultra 3 via the 5G RedCap standard, offering better power efficiency and faster data in supported regions

High BP affects breathing capacity but physical activity can help: Study

High blood pressure impairs one's breathing capacity by hardening the airways in the respiratory system, thereby increasing resistance, a study has found. However, being physically active can help by improving the functioning of respiratory muscles, resulting in better coordination between ventilation and blood flow in the lungs, researchers from the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, found. Hypertension, in which one's blood pressure remains unusually high, is known to thicken the blood vessels and harden the arteries. The researchers said that something similar happens with the bronchi -- branches of the main windpipe (trachea) -- in the respiratory system as well. "This is very important as the more hardened the bronchi becomes, the more difficult it becomes for air to enter and leave the lungs. In the long run, this accelerated process of hardening of the bronchi makes breathing difficult for older people. Worse still, it's a cycle: lower oxygen saturation accelerates the

Zydus gets tentative nod from USFDA for blood pressure lowering drug

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator to market Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone tablets, which are indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure. The tentative approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone tablets of strengths 40 mg/12.5 mg and 40 mg/25 mg, Zydus Lifesciences said in a regulatory filing. Azilsartan and Chlorthalidone are diuretic combination products indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure to lower blood pressure, it added. The drug will be manufactured at the group's formulation manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad SEZ- II, India, the company said. Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone tablets had annual sales of USD 77.9 million in the US, Zydus Lifesciences said citing IQVIA MAT March 2024 data.

Which are the tests women should undergo in their 30s and 40s?

Every woman should undergo certain tests in their 30s and 40s to avoid further complications as they are more susceptible to certain diseases as they age as compared to men

On hottest days, hospitalisation risk doubled in people having sugar: Study

On the hottest days, risk of hospitalisation for people with metabolic disorders such as those of sugar and blood pressure, and obesity, almost doubled as compared to days recording comfortable temperatures, a new study has found. The research analysing hospital admissions related to high temperatures during summer over more than a decade in Spain found that extreme heat impacted people with these conditions the most. "There are a number of reasons to explain this. For example, in people with obesity, heat loss responses work less efficiently, as body fat acts as an insulator, making them more susceptible to heat disorders," said Hicham Achebak, a researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. Higher levels of air pollution further appeared to worsen the risk of hospital admission for people with these conditions, including diabetes, the researchers said. The study also found that on hotter days, men showed a higher risk of hospital admission due to injuries, while women

World Hypertension Day 2024: History, significance, theme, date and more

World Hypertension Day 2024: This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the risk of hypertension and its preventive measures. Here's all you need to know about this day