Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC
2012-09-04
Yet most have regular access to medical care, report notesContinue Reading
Blacks More Prone to Hypertension After Certain Strokes
2012-08-16
Researchers not sure why racial gap existsContinue Reading
Could Chocolate's Antioxidants Boost Brain Function?
2012-08-13
In small study, a flavanol-rich cocoa drink seemed to have an effect, but one expert is unconvincedContinue Reading
Some Improvement in Heart Risk Factors for Americans: CDC
2012-08-04
But nearly half have a predisposing issue such as hypertension, high cholesterol, agency saysContinue Reading
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
2012-07-31
Number of people with multiple diseases — including diabetes, high blood pressure — rose over decadeContinue Reading
Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests
2012-07-23
Fewer than 1 in 4 receives recommended screening for kidney disease, organ damage, study findsContinue Reading
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Middle-Aged Women
2012-07-20
Study found victims twice as likely to have high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterolContinue Reading
Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
2012-07-17
Other risk factors include family history of pre-term births, high blood pressure, researchers sayContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Protect Some Frail Elderly: Study
2012-07-16
Medication needs might vary for patients who can’t walk a certain speed or distance, experts sayContinue Reading
Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure
2012-07-10
Australian study found more hypertension risk in boys who drink, girls who use birth control pillsContinue Reading
Effects of High Blood Pressure Drug May Mimic Celiac Disease
2012-06-23
Some patients taking olmesartan developed chronic diarrhea and lost an average of 40 pounds: studyContinue Reading
Long-Term Salty Diets Tied Again to High Blood Pressure
2012-06-18
But eating sodium-rich foods over the short term doesn’t have the same effect, study suggestsContinue Reading
Dramatic Rise in Kids Hospitalized With High Blood Pressure: Study
2012-06-18
Childhood obesity may be a culprit in nearly doubled hypertension rates in the past decadeContinue Reading
Better-Educated Blacks, Lower Odds of Hypertension: Study
2012-06-15
Schooling, not just genetic ancestry, appears to influence blood pressureContinue Reading