A former Nigerian military general, Abubakar, has died in captivity after being kidnapped by gunmen two weeks ago. The government stated he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension, despite efforts to secure his release. The kidnapping occurred in Katsina state, a region plagued by criminal gangs known as 'bandits' who engage in raids, kidnappings for ransom, and looting.
A study suggests that some early-stage hypertension patients without severe cardiovascular issues may be able to reduce or stop medication through diet and exercise. Dr. Liu Zhongping emphasizes the risks of uncontrolled high blood pressure but offers hope that lifestyle adjustments can lead to medication cessation under medical supervision.
Trois études scientifiques menées par l'Inserm révèlent des liens entre additifs alimentaires et risques accrus de cancer, diabète de type 2 et hypertension. Les colorants augmentent le risque de cancer de 14% et de diabète de 38%, les conservateurs celui d'hypertension de 24%.
Indonesia’s new front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme has been welcomed by health advocates as a long-overdue measure to tackle excessive sugar, salt and fat intake. But experts said the labels were only a first step and would do little on their own to slow Indonesia’s growing burden of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other diet-related diseases. A decree issued by the health ministry on April 14 requires ready-to-eat food and drink products to carry nutrition labels and health messages...
Apple's newest flagship smartwatch features a more robust design and introduces alerts for hypertension, marking it as its most capable mainline watch yet.
