hypertension drug

Hypertension drug blocks traumatic brain injury (TBI) inflammation caused by liver

A hypertension drug has been shown to block traumatic brain injury (TBI) inflammations caused by liver proteins. TBI has been shown to affect the body as well as the brain in animal studies. The findings were discovered by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center. Researchers found that brain injuries produce an inflammatory response, in particular ...click here to read more

African-Americans experience worse heart health with popular hypertension drug

A common drug which treats hypertension and prevents heart attack and stroke is linked with worsened cardiovascular health among African-American users.  The findings were uncovered by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center. The study reveals racial differences in cardiovascular outcomes and mortality between African-Americans with hypertension and Caucasians with the same treatment of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) ...click here to read more