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Caffeine Linked To Improved Blood Flow
The caffeine in a cup of coffee might help your small blood vessels work better, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.
Study: Bangladesh Makes Strides In Healthcare Despite Poverty
Despite its high poverty level, Bangladesh has achieved lower infant mortality rates compared to India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Community-Based Program Decreased Sodium Intake In Rural China
People in rural northern China reduced their salt intake after participating in a community-based sodium reduction program.
People Who Flush After Drinking Face Greater Hypertension Risk
Researchers have found that people who flush after drinking alcohol are at a higher risk for drinking-related hypertension compared to non-flushers.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kyowa Hakko Kirin To Commercialize Coniel In China
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Kyowa Hakko Kirin will commercialize Coniel, a calcium channel blocker for the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris, in China.
WHO Report: One In Five Chinese Adults Have Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious public health problem in China affecting at least one in five adults, says a new WHO report.
Researchers Carry Out Large-Scale Study Of Salt Consumption In India
Researchers are carrying out a large-scale study of the salt intake of Indian adults towards the development of a national salt reduction strategy.
Sitting Down For Too Long Linked To Chronic Disease, Study
A new study has linked sitting down for more than four hours of each day to chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
