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Michael Kiwanuka says he suffered a stroke and is ‘fighting to get better’

The 39-year-old singer said he had a bleed in his brain brought on by high blood pressure a few months ago.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Michael Kiwanuka suffers stroke at 39 'brought on by common health problem'

The Cold Little Heart singer revealed he battled a ‘severe’ brain injury in an emotional announcement

Evening Standard · Sep 23

5 Retina Changes That May Reveal Your Heart Risk

What if a doctor could spot clues about your heart without looking directly at your heart? The answer may be sitting at the back of your eye. The retina contains a dense network of tiny blood vessels, and researchers are studying whether changes in these vessels can reveal signs linked…

MyLifeXP · Sep 18

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Hidden Nighttime Hormone Surges May Reveal a Cause of High Blood Pressure That Routine Blood Tests Can Miss

A new study found that nighttime aldosterone surges may help explain some cases of high blood pressure that routine testing fails to detect.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Cardiovascular Disease Overtakes Cancer as Top Killer of U.S. Hispanic Adults, with Heart Failure Diagnosed Years Earlier

Cardiovascular disease now kills more U.S. Hispanic adults than cancer, a new AHA statement says. See who is at risk and what families can do now.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh

An insurance company rejected a Rs 3.2 lakh mediclaim by calling a weight loss surgery an obesity treatment excluded under the policy. The Ernakulam consumer commission found the surgery was meant to treat high blood pressure, weight gain and knee problems together, and ruled that the insurer had no medical…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows

More than 1.4 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s the single biggest metabolic risk factor for early death – driving diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and dementia.

The Conversation · Sep 7

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Long COVID Was Not Linked to Preterm Birth in New Data but a Blood Pressure Signal Appeared

A study of 603 pregnancies found no link between long COVID and preterm birth, but a secondary analysis flagged high blood pressure disorders.

Medical Daily · Sep 1

7 Heart Attack Signs Women Should Never Ignore

For years, many people imagined a heart attack as one unmistakable event: crushing chest pain, a blocked artery and an immediate emergency. But the reality can be far more complicated, particularly for women. Some women experience chest discomfort, while others may notice breathlessness, nausea, unusual tiredness, dizziness or pain in…

MyLifeXP · Aug 31

Never feel guilty again: Weekend lie-ins may help your heart, experts claim

Physically inactive participants saw an even greater benefit

The Independent UK · Aug 30

‘People should not feel guilty’: weekend lie-in may be good for you, experts say

Previous advice stressed risks of sleeping in but about 90 minutes extra could prevent high blood pressure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

The middle-aged disease that makes you feel tired and often goes undiagnosed

Symptoms include abdominal pain, severe tiredness, and feeling generally unwell

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Sajjan Kumar had high blood pressure, Parkinsons: Safdarjung Hospital says ex-Cong MP "brought in with altered sensorium, couldn't be saved"

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday. He was 84 years old and had been serving a life sentence. Kumar was convicted in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi's assassination. He faced multiple legal battles over three decades for his involvement in the…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

'Imran Khan's medical reports are alarming': Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raises health concerns

With a heavy heart, former President Arif Alvi has raised alarming concerns over Imran Khan's troubling health situation. Recent medical evaluations reveal that Khan suffers from severe anxiety and high blood pressure, a consequence of his prolonged imprisonment and solitude. Alvi urgently calls for Khan's transfer to a hospital, stressing…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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The Times of India · Aug 18

'Needs to be moved to hospital now': Imran Khan's health in jail deteriorates

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

The Conversation · Aug 10

Zambia’s national health insurance cuts costs for older people, but funding gaps limit its potential – study

As people age, they are more likely to experience chronic illnesses such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and heart disease that require regular medical attention. Yet many older adults can’t afford healthcare.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Nearly a Third of Women Under 45 Are Projected to Have Cardiovascular Disease Within 25 Years

An American Heart Association statement projects nearly a third of women aged 20 to 44 will have cardiovascular disease by 2050, up from under a quarter.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differently

New research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. Diabetes and lower BMI showed links to Alzheimer's proteins. This study highlights dementia's varied causes and mechanisms. Healthy habits may protect the brain through multiple pathways.

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years

A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

'Floaters' do not pose a risk to your eye health

Dear Doctors: I was recently diagnosed with "floaters" in my right eye. I am told it just happens and is not my diabetes or high blood pressure. The floaters are constant and only get better with sunglasses. They make eye-involved activities difficult, and I get somewhat carsick. Any suggestions?

MyLifeXP · Aug 2

6 Simple Changes That May Protect Your Brain From Stroke

Stroke often seems like a sudden medical emergency that happens without warning. However, doctors say that many strokes are linked to health conditions and daily habits that develop quietly over time. The good news is that small lifestyle changes made today may significantly reduce your future risk. From checking your…

MyLifeXP · Jul 31

Cold Shower vs Hot Shower: Which Is Better for Your Health?

We mostly have at least one family member who bathes in boiling hot water that we can’t even touch and that too in summers. And some always take a cold shower no matter what the temperature is. If it's very cold they still choose to bathe in ice water or…

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Sugary Drinks in Childhood Were Linked to Higher Adult Blood Pressure in a 25-Year Study

A 25-year study of 25,000 people links childhood sugary drinks and fruit juice to higher adult hypertension risk. Whole fruit was not.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’

Exclusive: King’s College London analysis finds diabetes and hypertension are more common in Black African and Caribbean people

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