Sugary soft drinks may increase blood pressure but are part of a larger health issue March 2, 2011Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 2, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Sugary Drinks Could Boost BP Reference: Brown IJ, et al “Sugar-sweetened beverage, sugar intake of individuals and their blood pressure: INTERMAP study” Hypertension 2011; DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.110.165456. Related posts: Unpublished sugary drink study uses statistical manipulation to claim link to 180,000 yearly deaths Do not conclude just yet that chocolate alone reduces heart and stroke risk Multivitamins oversold for heart disease prevention A clear and straight-forward action can prevent a great disease burden hypertensionsoft drinkssugar