New clue to treating hypertension: Blocking a brain receptor may calm blood pressure signals
Medical Xpress
February 15, 2026
The human body is often described in parts—different limbs, systems, and organs—rather than something fully interconnected and whole. Yet many bodily processes interact in ways we may not always recognize. For example, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine may have found a link between high blood pressure and an overactive nervous system.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/15/2026