Charles Christensen+FollowNew Hope for Stubborn High Blood PressureDid you hear about this? A new drug called lorundrostat just crushed it in a global trial for people whose high blood pressure wouldn’t budge, even on multiple meds. It targets a hormone called aldosterone (which can mess with blood pressure) and dropped numbers by almost 19 points in 12 weeks! If this gets approved, it could be a total game-changer for anyone struggling with resistant hypertension. Finally, something new for folks who’ve tried everything! #Hypertension #HealthNews #BloodPressure #Health5310Share
Lisa Ramirez+FollowA Shot for High Blood Pressure?!Imagine ditching daily blood pressure pills for just one shot every six months. That’s what zilebesiran could offer! In a new study, people who got this injection (on top of their usual meds) saw their blood pressure drop up to 12 points more than with pills alone. It’s still being tested, but if this passes bigger trials, managing hypertension could get way easier for millions who struggle with daily meds. Would you try a twice-a-year shot instead of daily pills? #HealthNews #Hypertension #MedicalBreakthrough #Health224Share
kingabigail+FollowNew Drug Drops BP Fast—Game Changer?A new blood pressure drug just dropped some jaws—people with stubborn hypertension saw their systolic numbers fall by 15 points in weeks! This new med, lorundrostat, targets a sneaky hormone called aldosterone, and it’s working where other meds fail. The trial even included a super diverse group, so this could help a ton of people. Next up: a bigger trial, but this is seriously promising for anyone struggling with high BP! #HealthNews #BloodPressure #MedicalBreakthrough #Hypertension #Science #Health858Share
April Anderson+FollowSnoring? It Might Be a Heart Red FlagDid you know regular snoring could be your body’s early SOS for high blood pressure? A massive new study found that overweight, middle-aged men who snore a lot are way more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension. Snoring isn’t just annoying—it could double your risk for heart failure or stroke! NHS says try sleeping on your side, losing weight, and ditching the booze and smokes to help curb the snore. If you’re snoring and always tired, maybe time to chat with your doc! #SnoringAlert #HeartHealth #SleepMatters #Hypertension #WellnessTips #Health130Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowNew Hope for Tough High Blood PressureA new drug, lorundrostat, just made waves in a clinical trial for people whose high blood pressure won’t budge with standard meds. Participants saw their top blood pressure number drop by 15 points—double what the placebo group got! The secret? It targets a sneaky hormone called aldosterone. The study even included a super diverse group, so this could be a game-changer for a lot of folks. Fingers crossed for the next trial phase! #BloodPressure #HealthNews #Hypertension #MedicalBreakthrough #Health725Share