Tag: hypertension

WHO Reports Global Push on Hypertension Control as China Sets 50% Target

19 Oct 2026 5:54 a.m. · Source: World Health Organization

WHO's new NCD chief hails a landmark stroke resolution and China's new hypertension committee, as Bhutan, Cameroon and the Western Pacific advance blood pressure control efforts.

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Midlife Health Factors Linked to Fewer Dementia-Free Years

25 Aug 2026 2:11 p.m. · Source: NIH RESEARCH MATTERS

New research indicates that smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes in midlife significantly reduce the number of years individuals live without dementia, emphasizing proactive health management for cognitive well-being.

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