{
  "id": 16466396,
  "title": "Small trial finds ear device for high BP safe and easy to use at home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/small-trial-finds-ear-device-for-high-bp-safe-and-easy-to-use-at-home",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T10:51:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/discovery/millions-of-people-high-blood-pressure-pills-daily-now-scientists-are-testing-a-small-device-that-stimulates-nerves-through-ear-and-a-trial-found-it-safe-and-easy-to-use-at-home/articleshow/135188954.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A recent study shows that stimulating the ear can help lower blood pressure. Known as transcutaneous autonomic neuromodulation, this innovative approach may offer an effective solution for managing hypertension. In a clinical trial with 63 participants who struggled with uncontrolled hypertension despite medication, those with severe cases displayed encouraging results. However, further research…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}