heart disease

Researchers have identified a new potential treatment target for high blood pressure, a condition affecting over a billion people worldwide and a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The discovery could open the door to new drug development beyond existing blood pressure medications. Details of the findings and their clinical significance remain limited.

New reporting highlights that people living with type 2 diabetes face a growing risk of heart and kidney problems the longer they have the disease. The findings underscore why doctors stress early, sustained management of blood sugar, blood pressure and kidney function in diabetic patients.