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Experimental drug shows promise in reversing high blood pressure's toll on kidneys and heart in mice - Medical Xpress

Published by Medical Xpress By Sanjukta Mondal · 18 August 2026 at 23:00
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Experimental drug shows promise in reversing high blood pressure's toll on kidneys and heart in mice - Medical Xpress
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High blood pressure affects nearly 1 in 8 people worldwide, and its impact goes far beyond a number on a blood pressure monitor. It can quietly damage the heart, kidneys and brain, making it one of the world's biggest preventable health threats.

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