high blood pressure

Health Buzz: Panel Doc Says Mammogram Verdict Not About Cost and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 19, 2009

Meditation to lower blood pressure and protect the heart; picking a kids' fitness program more >>

Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Health - November 18, 2009

Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke more >>

Try Meditation to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - November 18, 2009

Cheap, low-tech stress relief may also protect against depression, insomnia, and anxiety. more >>

Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks

Health - November 16, 2009

People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says more >>

Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks

Health - November 16, 2009

For those who've had an attack already, stressful games raise blood pressure, study finds more >>

Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding

Health - November 15, 2009

Dabigatran etexilate does well in trial of atrial fibrillation patients more >>

Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries

Health - November 11, 2009

Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks more >>

Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier

Health - November 11, 2009

Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find more >>

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients

Health - November 9, 2009

Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add more >>

Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk

By Deborah Kotz - Health - November 2, 2009

While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia. more >>

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring

Health - November 2, 2009

And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds more >>

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure

Health - October 30, 2009

Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds more >>

Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk

Health - October 27, 2009

Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say more >>

Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows

Health - October 26, 2009

Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show more >>

Adding Drug Doesn't Help Control Blood Pressure

Health - October 23, 2009

No risk reduction for heart patients when ARB added to ACE inhibitor therapy, study finds more >>

Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones

Health - October 20, 2009

Accelerated skeletal maturation may be early sign, researchers say more >>

Micardis Given Wider Approval

Health - October 19, 2009

For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor more >>

Smog Tougher on the Obese

Health - October 15, 2009

Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine more >>

Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise

Health - October 9, 2009

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says more >>

Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure

Health - October 5, 2009

But researcher downplays importance of effect more >>

Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes

Health - October 2, 2009

'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says more >>

More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy

Health - October 1, 2009

But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds more >>

Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work

Health - September 30, 2009

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say more >>

Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure

Health - September 24, 2009

Effect seen 15 years later, researchers report more >>

Health Buzz: Fructose-Heavy Diet Linked to Hypertension and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - September 24, 2009

5 ways to save money on birth control in a tough economy; should you volunteer for a clinical trial? more >>