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Blood Pressure Guidelines Revised, Tylenol-Autism Myth Debunked, and Ultra-Processed Food Dangers

Oct 3, 2025 · 51:32

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✨ AI Summary

Blood pressure guidelines reverted to 140/90 after 2015 SPRINT study issues.
The SPRINT study's strict 120/80 target caused adverse events in elderly patients.
Veterans Affairs and cardiology groups support the revised, less stringent guidelines.

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