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New Drug Targets Hypertension Amid Rising Health Risks

9/5/2025

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Added sugars in ultra-processed foods may elevate blood pressure, increasing heart attack and stroke risks.
Consuming over 25% of daily calories from added sugars triples the risk of heart disease mortality.
Around 14 million people in the UK have undiagnosed high blood pressure, leading to serious health complications.
Chronic stress, poor diet, and insufficient sleep contribute to rising hypertension, especially in younger adults.
The new drug Baxdrostat targets hypertension's root cause and may be available on the NHS next year.

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Added sugars in ultra-processed foods may elevate blood pressure, increasing heart attack and stroke risks.
Consuming over 25% of daily calories from added sugars triples the risk of heart disease mortality.
Around 14 million people in the UK have undiagnosed high blood pressure, leading to serious health complications.
Chronic stress, poor diet, and insufficient sleep contribute to rising hypertension, especially in younger adults.
The new drug Baxdrostat targets hypertension's root cause and may be available on the NHS next year.