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A Third Hidden Driver of High Blood Pressure Has Been Discovered – And a Potential Fix - ScienceAlert

Published by ScienceAlert By David Nield · 17 August 2026 at 06:53
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A Third Hidden Driver of High Blood Pressure Has Been Discovered – And a Potential Fix - ScienceAlert
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There are two well-known drivers of high blood pressure, and scientists may have discovered a third, opening the door to new ways of treating the condition, also known as hypertension.

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