hypertension
29 Feb
The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidence of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown.
30 Sep 2023
A global science-led biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca through its innovative programme, Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), has reiterated it commitment in tackling hypertension and the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa.
29 Sep 2023
A global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca through its innovative programme, Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), has reiterated it commitment in tackling hypertension and the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hypertension affects one in three adults worldwide and Africa has the highest prevalence…
21 Sep 2023
World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating impact of high blood pressure, alongside ways to win the fight against the silent killer.
18 Aug 2023
More studies are providing reasons Nigerians should embrace regular exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming and cycling.
8 Aug 2023
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), yesterday, announced the gazette of reviewed Fats, Oil and Food containing Fats and Oil Regulation 2022 and Pre-Packaged Food Labelling Regulation 2022.
18 May 2023
About one-third of adult Nigerians are living with hypertension, with only half of them aware of their status. Less than twenty per cent of those with hypertension, who are on medication, have their blood pressure controlled.