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Risk of skin cancer increased by common blood pressure drug
Researchers find people who took hydrochlorothiazide for at least six years were 29 percent more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.
25 Dec 2017 8:32 AM
Common blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer
Ten percent of squamous cell carcinoma cases were high users, as were 2.8 percent of people in the control group.
23 Dec 2017 10:52 AM
Amber-tinted glasses may help prevent insomnia: study
Smartphones, tablets and other light-emitting devices are lit by LEDs, which have a peak wavelength in the blue portion of the spectrum.
18 Dec 2017 7:42 PM
Find out the five signs that show you are not getting enough sleep
Sleep is essential for growing muscle, repairing tissue, and synthesising hormones, among other functions.
13 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
Childhood cancer survivors have more blood pressure problems
Cardiovascular disease is the second most common cause of death and serious illness for these cancer survivors.
08 Dec 2017 9:54 AM
Common BP drug may up skin cancer risk: study
More specifically, this refers to drugs containing hydrochlorothiazide and squamous cell carcinoma.
05 Dec 2017 4:44 PM
Blood pressure begins to decline 14 years before death in elderly
Here is what a new study has found.
05 Dec 2017 10:17 AM
BP risk high in childhood cancer survivors
Research shows high BP can have greater negative impact on survivors of childhood cancer who were treated with cardiotoxic therapies.
24 Nov 2017 8:08 AM
Childhood cancer survivors twice as likely to suffer high BP
Study found that the prevalence of hypertension was 2.6 times higher among childhood cancer survivors than expected.
22 Nov 2017 3:40 PM
Cancer drugs may also treat high BP: study
The finding by researchers at the Georgetown University in the US could offer a real advance in hypertension treatment.
21 Nov 2017 11:52 AM
Cholesterol check can reduce risk of heart attack
Have you had a heart attack or a stroke recently? Monitor your cholesterol regularly.
13 Nov 2017 2:06 PM
Sweating in sauna might help keep brain healthy: Finnish study
Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week were found 66 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia.
12 Nov 2017 12:37 PM
Drastic changes in blood pressure can be deadly
The call to action for patients as a result of this study is to do everything they can to control their blood pressure on a regular basis.
10 Nov 2017 5:57 PM
Find out if spicy foods can curb salt cravings or lower blood pressure
A high-salt diet has long been linked to higher odds of developing high blood pressure and heart disease.
01 Nov 2017 2:42 PM
Eating alone can impact your health: Study
New study finds those who eat alone are at high risk of a metabolic syndrome.
01 Nov 2017 11:18 AM
Time is brain: Recognise stroke symptoms and act quickly
Read on to find out more.
27 Oct 2017 6:04 PM
Skin helps regulate blood pressure: study
Low oxygen levels -whether temporary or sustained- are common and can be related to our natural environment.
26 Oct 2017 3:53 PM
A third of adults in China suffer high blood pressure, says study
Strokes are leading cause of death in China, accounting for one in five deaths annually, researchers say.
26 Oct 2017 8:22 AM
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