Heart disease is considered to be the number one cause of death throughout the world. Those who are facing lifestyle diseases such as heart problems are more prone to hypertension. Hence there is a global need for blood pressure monitors especially among the elderly.
At the beginning of this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced to withdraw drugs containing valsartan, which treat high blood pressure and heart failure. The drugs were withdrawn due to the presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which might lead to cancer.
A new report in JAMA Internal Medicine by University of Sydney and Bond University scholars weighs the risks and benefits of a recent change to blood pressure guidelines in the US.
It's a known fact that too much salt can increase blood pressure. But new research brings gut bacteria into the mix, and some good news along with it: probiotics may help to reverse the harmful effects of excessive salt.
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