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An excess intake of salt may result in hypertension, but conversely, if you can control the blood pressure, you can definitely cut down the chance of renal failure (Photo: AFP)

World Hypertension Day: Excess salt can lead to hypertension despite...

May 17 is World Hypertension Day, and Know your numbers' is the theme for 2018.

17 May 2018 5:15 PM IST

Familial hypertension is caused by mutations within single genes. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Hypertension Day: Workplace wellness programmes to tackle...

Two thirds of those with hypertension live in economically developing countries, including India.

17 May 2018 1:27 PM IST

Incidents of isolated systolic hypertension in Americans 18 to 39 more than doubled (Photo: AFP)

World Hypertension Day: Know your numbers that say you are fit

World Health Organisation says hypertension is condition in which blood vessels persistently raised pressure, putting...

17 May 2018 1:15 PM IST

May Measurement Month is an initiative led by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and endorsed by the World Hypertension League (WHL). (Photo: Pixabay)

World Hypertension Day: Mumbai foundation launches month-long...

Know your numbers is the theme of World Hypertension Day in 2018.

17 May 2018 11:18 AM IST

It can result in hardening and thickening of the heart arteries, leading to their narrowing and causing the heart to receive less blood supply. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 ways to deal with hypertension effectively

Hypertension is an increasingly important medical and public health issue.

16 May 2018 2:37 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

In-womb air pollution may increase BP in childhood: study

Ours is one of the first studies to show breathing polluted air during pregnancy may have a direct negative influence.

14 May 2018 5:29 PM IST

The increased hypertension risk was additive and dependent on the severity of veterans injuries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Severe combat wounds, PTSD tied to high blood pressure

The increased hypertension risk was additive and dependent on the severity of veteran's injuries.

23 March 2018 3:29 PM IST

The drugs increase the blood sugar level and cause problems during chemotherapy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hypertension drugs not needed after gastric bypass, says Dr Sandeep...

Banking on the findings of the initial survey, the Aiims planning to go for a detailed study of the procedure.

22 March 2018 6:53 AM IST

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

With 15 per cent of his heart ticking, man undergoes surgery

Pal had weakness in his right lower limb and had developed contractures in the right ankle, limiting physical movement...

22 March 2018 6:42 AM IST

Dr. Liu presented the new findings at an American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans last week.

Eating grilled or well-done meat, fish tied to high blood pressure...

Higher frequency of open-flame, high-temperature cooking and preference for meat well-done were associated with...

28 March 2018 8:02 AM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hypertension could cause heart failure in postpartum period

Some symptoms of this condition include tiredness, shortness of breath, swollen ankles and feeling of missed heartbeats...

14 Jun 2018 6:39 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hypertension could cause heart failure during pregnancy

High blood pressure is also a major risk factor for the baby and can affect blood flow to the placenta and uterus

14 Jun 2018 4:24 PM IST