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New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature can give users a false sense of security

Apple has referenced a study on the optical measurement of blood pressure (Image source: Apple) Apple has shared quite a bit of information about the blood pressure “measurement” on the Apple Watch. The company has explained how the feature works but also referred to corresponding studies. In a detailed article from 2024, we outlined the pitfalls of testing wearables and …

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Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure

Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic and clinical research on high blood …

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U.S. attorney resigns under pressure from Trump to charge N.Y. AG Letitia James : NPR

U.S. attorney resigns under pressure from Trump to charge N.Y. AG Letitia James : NPR

Erik Siebert, then interim U.S. Attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, speaks at a news conference on March 27 at an FBI field office in Manassas, Va. Siebert resigned Friday after President Trump said he wanted him “out” after the U.S. attorney’s mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James failed to result in criminal charges. Rod …

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Over 60 With High Blood Pressure? Cardiologists Say To Steer Clear of This Snack

Over 60 With High Blood Pressure? Cardiologists Say To Steer Clear of This Snack

If high blood pressure is something you worry about, we don’t blame you—it’s a common affliction: One in four adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. It’s also more common as we age: The average age someone is diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) is 46, which is really quite …

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Trump’s US attorney under pressure to charge Letitia James

Trump’s US attorney under pressure to charge Letitia James

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges is resigning under pressure from the Trump administration, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday. Erik Siebert is leaving his position amid a push by Trump administration officials to …

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Google Defies Ad Break Up Pressure in Wake of $3.5B EU Fine

Google Defies Ad Break Up Pressure in Wake of .5B EU Fine

Shares in Alphabet (GOOGL) were higher today on reports that the tech giant won’t break up its advertising business in the wake of a huge European Union fine. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Deadline Day According to …

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More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …

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Apple used AI to uncover new blood pressure notification feature in Watch – Reuters

Apple used AI to uncover new blood pressure notification feature in Watch  Reuters Apple Watch Series 11  Apple Apple’s latest Watches are its most impressive yet, with advanced health tracking, satellite connectivity  Yahoo Finance Apple Watch Series 11 gets FDA-cleared alert for ‘silent killer’ condition  Fox News Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?  The Conversation Source link

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