A report in the journal Circulation reveals--again, but this time with greater detail and authority--that obesity is seriously threatening kids' health. This study shows a rise in blood pressure. Bottom line first Over the past 20 years, the blood pressure of U.S. kids and teens has increased steadily. This rise corresponds closely... Read more
An alarming study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that three quarters of kids who have high blood pressure may be undiagnosed. This is serious stuff: Let's find out more. Bottom line first Kids' normal blood pressure varies with their age, height, sex, and weight. Yet pediatricians often... Read more
A solid new report appears to verify what has long been assumed: eating a lot of whole grains may cut high blood pressure risk. As usual, it's not quite that simple. Let's look. Bottom line first Eating a diet rich in whole grains appears to reduce the risk of middle-aged women developing high blood pressure. This study in... Read more