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Friday March 12, 2010

OHSU team discovers powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system

Researchers have discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system. The finding could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about one in three adults in the United States. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

What is blood pressure?

Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries....

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Effect of High Blood Pressure on Your Body

Find out about the effect of high blood pressure on your body. Click on the brain, eyes, arteries, kidneys, and heart to get a closer look at what high blood pressure does to these organs....

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Tips for Keeping High Blood Pressure Under Control

There is a lot you can do to prevent HBP. These same healthy habits will help you keep HBP under control.Keep a healthy weight. Being overweight adds to your risk of HBP...

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How Can I Prevent High Blood Pressure?

Anyone can develop high blood pressure, also called hypertension. African Americans are at higher risk for this serious disease than any other race or ethnic group...

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Self-reported hypertension prevalence and income among older adults in Canada and the United States...

U.S. Attempts to Reduce Salt Intake...

Analysis shows elevated blood pressure may be associated with improved clinical outcomes in patients with kidney cancer treated with Sutent...

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Hypertension Research Studies

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...

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Organizations and Associations

We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on blood pressure health programs, services and research...

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