High Blood Pressure Common, Often Untreated in U.S. Hispanics: Study
2014-03-13
Lack of insurance, language barriers might be obstacles to care, expert saysContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure and Stroke
2014-03-13
Even slightly elevated blood pressure may increase the risk of stroke, study finds.
Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Raise Stroke Risk: Study
2014-03-12
Experts say the finding highlights importance of keeping blood pressure under controlContinue Reading
Nicotine Patches Don’t Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking: Study
2014-03-12
Researchers also found those who used them had higher blood pressure than those who didn’tContinue Reading
Diet to Reduce Blood Pressure May Also Stave Off Kidney Stones
2014-03-01
Study found DASH diet just as effective, less limiting, than traditional eating planContinue Reading
Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors
2014-02-24
Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injuredContinue Reading
Vegetarian Diet May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Research Suggests
2014-02-24
Japanese review of 39 studies shows a meatless menu might boost cardiovascular health, but the findings are preliminaryContinue Reading
Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients
2014-02-24
Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatmentContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
2014-02-05
Having high blood pressure in your twenties may increase your risk of heart disease in middle age.Continue Reading
Another Win for the Mediterranean-Style Diet
2014-02-04
Firefighters who followed it most closely saw less weight gain, lower risk of heart troubleContinue Reading
Low Vitamin D Could Up Risk for Birth Complication: Study
2014-02-04
Preeclampsia occurs when blood pressure suddenly rises, experts explain
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High Blood Pressure in Young Adults Could Mean Heart Trouble in Middle Age
2014-02-04
25-year study tied even slight rise in early adulthood to future risk of clogged arteriesContinue Reading
Sunlight Might Be Good for Your Blood Pressure: Study
2014-01-20
Researchers figure out why, suggest not getting enough might raise risk for heart diseaseContinue Reading
Green Tea May Interfere With a Blood Pressure Medicine
2014-01-13
Tiny, early study found reduced blood levels of nadolol among green tea drinkersContinue Reading