Abu Dhabi, UAE: February 16, 2011- Responding to recent reports that nearly half of the UAE national population suffers from high blood pressure, Mafraq Hospital today launched an awareness campaign to educate the public on the dangers of 'hidden salt' - highlighting the high levels of sodium found in everyday processed foods that can lead to hypertension.

Could lead to earlier screening of some high blood pressure cases Yale researchers have identified two gene mutations that could be linked to some of the more severe forms of hypertension.

More than one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, putting them at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Could lead to earlier screening of some high blood pressure cases Yale researchers have identified two gene mutations that could be linked to some of the more severe forms of hypertension.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have found that a significant increase of an enzyme in the blood vessels of pregnant women with preeclampsia may explain some of the symptoms associated with the condition, including hypertension, swelling and protein in the urine. The findings could lead to a treatment for pregnant women with preeclampsia, which is one of the most ...