Miscarriages linked to health risks in later pregnancies
Health risks in later pregnancies linked to miscarriages: New research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the increased risk…
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Does male menopause exist?
Does male menopause exist? Do men really go through menopause as women do? Some doctors believe they do. Others do…
WHO: devastating impact of hypertension and ways to stop it
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with…
High blood pressure and how to reduce it
High blood pressure or hypertension is often an underlying condition, closely associated with serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes.…
Pedal power pays off
Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found…
Saudi Surgeons Save Down Syndrome Child
Saudi Surgeons Save Down Syndrome Child following 3-hour surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. Surgeons in Al Ahsa (eastern…
Stroke action first aid
Stroke action first aid: A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed…
Heart health and emergencies
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure.…
Teen boys with hypertension on the rise
Teen boys with hypertension on the rise: Ahead of World Hypertension Day on 17 May, MedUni Vienna is raising awareness…
Global crisis – untreated hypertension
More than 700 million people with untreated hypertension. The number of people living with hypertension has doubled to 1.28 billion since…
Inter-arm difference in kids’ blood pressure
Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis: Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken…
Mother’s heart beat linked to small babies
Pregnant women who develop high blood pressure, or have small babies, may have hearts that pump less blood with each…