Venom from the Komodo dragon could lower your blood pressure according to Dr Bryan Fry, winner of the Australian Academy of Science’s 2011 Fenner Medal, which honours the late Professor Frank Fenner.
Increased use of the absolute cardiovascular risk calculator could identify at-risk patients and lead to a reduction in the number of health problems caused by hypertension.
A University of Adelaide study shows that aged garlic extract may help lower blood pressure in the 3.7 million Australians who suffer hypertension.
The Heart Foundation has two tools to help health professionals treat people with hypertension.
For people with hypertension, eating dark chocolate can significantly reduce blood pressure.
The Federal AMA has commenced a series of grassroots meetings with GPs around the country to hear how the current reforms of the health system are affecting general practices and family doctors at the local level.
Deakin University health researchers have found our over-consumption of salty foods is not fueled by stress, as has been previously proposed.
Up to 75% of hypertensive patients will require dual or combination therapy to manage their BP.
The National Heart Foundation of Australia recommends lifestyle management for all hypertension patients.
