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A breakthrough medication called baxdrostat is giving hope to millions whose dangerously high blood pressure won't respond to standard treatments. The pill dropped blood pressure by nearly 10 points in a major trial, enough to significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
A breakthrough medication called baxdrostat is giving hope to hundreds of millions of people whose dangerously high blood pressure won't respond to standard treatments. The pill targets a key hormone that causes the body to retain salt and water, lowering blood pressure enough to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Nearly 2 million Africans die prematurely each year from hypertension and diabetes complications, but a new continental program is transforming how health systems respond. Africa CDC just launched SPARK-NCD, integrating chronic disease care into existing platforms to save lives across the continent.
Scientists at the University of Auckland discovered that a tiny breathing control center in the brainstem may be secretly driving high blood pressure. When they turned it off in experiments, blood pressure dropped to normal levels.
Scientists have found that two injections per year could control high blood pressure as effectively as daily pills, potentially transforming care for over a billion people worldwide. The treatment is now in late-stage global trials.
Scientists are taking a closer look at Apple's new hypertension detection feature to verify its accuracy. The research could help millions monitor their blood pressure more easily from their wrists.
Audrey Agbeve couldn't see clearly until age 13, when glasses transformed her world. Now she's using AI to help underserved communities access life-saving hypertension care through WhatsApp.
Scientists in Japan discovered that amino acids in common seaweed and algae can help regulate blood pressure, potentially offering a natural alternative to hypertension medications. The same compounds also show promise for protecting skin from aging.
Ghana is launching a program to train 100 specialist pharmacists over the next three years to strengthen care for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The initiative will integrate these experts into healthcare teams to make treatment safer and more effective across the country.
Thousands of Indian doctors united on Republic Day to tackle the country's blood pressure crisis with a groundbreaking anthem and standardized care pledge. Only 17% of India's hypertension patients have their condition under control—this movement aims to change that.
A government initiative in India brings diabetes and hypertension screening directly to people's homes, reaching 80% of adults and helping 30% switch from expensive private care to free public healthcare. The program especially succeeds in reaching women and rural communities who previously lacked access.
Scientists discovered that brown fat keeps blood pressure healthy by blocking an enzyme that stiffens blood vessels. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for hypertension.