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May 8, 2008
Early poverty may impair heart's nighttime rest
A person's blood pressure normally drops during the night, but his
or her socioeconomic status in childhood appears to influence how
readily this occurs in adulthood, new Canadian research shows.
-
Group wants FDA to pull J&J birth control
patch
A U.S. advocacy group is urging the Food and Drug Administration to
pull Johnson & Johnson's birth control patch from the market
after studies found an increased risk of dangerous blood clots.
-
May 7, 2008
Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5
years of stopping
-
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of
organ failure, study says
-
May 6, 2008
Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study
finds
-
May 3, 2008
Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control
Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks
-
May 2, 2008
Most high blood pressure in developing world-study
More than 80 percent of high blood pressure disease occurs in the
developing world, and mostly among younger adults, researchers said
on Thursday in a report that belies the image of hypertension as a
disease of harried, overfed rich people.
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May 1, 2008
Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
Eighty percent of high blood pressure-related deaths occur in
poorer nations, study shows
-
April 29, 2008
Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse
dangers for overweight
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Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated
with dangers
-
Doses of high blood pressure drugs needed in
winter
Some hypertensive patients may need to take higher doses of
medication during winter months to control their high blood
pressure, a Mexican study suggests. The findings were presented
here at the XV Argentine Congress of Hypertension.
-
April 25, 2008
Healthy diet cuts teens' blood pressure
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood
pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a teen
version of the so-called DASH diet, results of a new study suggest.
-
April 24, 2008
Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk
-
April 23, 2008
Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
A diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial
effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type
2 diabetes and kidney disease, Iranian researchers report in the
journal Diabetes Care.
-
Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood
flow to heart, study finds
-
April 22, 2008
World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues
Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world
have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising
differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on
what people eat and their gut bacteria.
-
Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
-
April 18, 2008
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease
Vitamin D may protect against an artery disease in which fatty
deposits restrict blood flow to the limbs, researchers said on
Wednesday.
-
April 16, 2008
Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke
Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased
risk almost 3-fold
-
Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
Are you at risk?
-
April 15, 2008
High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer Against Headaches
But experts stress that hypertension should still be treated
-
New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk,
studies find
-
April 12, 2008
Meditation technique can lower blood pressure
Practicing a particular type of meditation twice a day can
significantly reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of
existing research on the technique.
-
April 11, 2008
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain
High blood pressure is associated with worse brain function than
normal blood pressure in people aged 60 and older, according to a
report by doctors at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.
-
April 10, 2008
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
-
April 8, 2008
New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter,
heart association says
-
April 6, 2008
Strenuous exercise may raise clot risk in elderly
Elderly individuals who engage in strenuous exercise, such as
jogging, are at increased risk for developing blood clots, which
can have serious consequences, according to the results of a new
study. Still, the authors assert, the benefits of moderate or
strenuous exercise in elderly individuals likely outweigh this
risk.
-
Stress won't boost risk of pregnancy complication
Being stressed out during the first half of pregnancy may be
unhealthy, but it won't increase a woman's risk of developing a
serious complication known as preeclampsia, Dutch researchers have
found.
-
April 5, 2008
Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
Aggressive action is safe and may cut risk of disability, death,
study finds
-
April 2, 2008
Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe,
critics say
-
April 1, 2008
Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those Over 60
High blood pressure, smoking, genetics determine where they occur
-
Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure
Pairing ACE inhibitor with calcium channel blocker beat pairing it
with diuretic; Celebrex study finds dose related to heart risk
-
Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack
Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart
attack, study says
-
Elderly Can Benefit From High Blood Pressure Treatment
Lowering pressure significantly reduces risk of stroke and heart
failure for those over 80, study finds
-
ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery
disease or diabetes
-
March 27, 2008
Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice
Heart rate dropped 50% while maintaining blood pressure
-
March 25, 2008
High Blood Pressure Runs in Families
Long-term study firms up link between parents' hypertension, kids'
lifetime risk
-
March 22, 2008
Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in
males
-
March 21, 2008
Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure
-
March 19, 2008
Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of
walking problems
-
March 14, 2008
Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
The worse the symptoms, the higher the chances of trouble, study
shows
-
Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries
-
March 12, 2008
Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
Caregivers were stressed, ate poorly, study found
-
March 11, 2008
Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
Inappropriate treatment with beta blockers, other meds also
increases odds, study finds
-
Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of
cerebral infarction
-
March 6, 2008
Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a
few times a year
-
Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those With High Blood
Pressure
Study says tobacco use may further damage already weakened vessels
-
March 3, 2008
Stress Can Help Trigger Stroke
Study found a clear association, but no such link for depression
-
February 29, 2008
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
But these side effects are rare and benefits still outweigh risks,
experts say
-
February 28, 2008
Mortality after a blood clot remains high
About one in four patients in a population-based study who were
treated for blood clots in major blood vessels died within 1 year
after their initial diagnosis, a mortality rate that investigators
say is not much better than was observed in the 1980s.
-
Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers
odds of organ failure
-
February 27, 2008
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure
Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower
risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
-
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart
disease, study finds
-
February 25, 2008
Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Exposure, especially to herpes, linked to high blood pressure,
preterm births, study finds
-
February 22, 2008
New Stroke Therapies Show Promise
Clot buster works longer than thought, lowering blood pressure
limits damage, and vacuum device sucks up clots safely for 8 hours
-
Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
Cognitive powers decline faster among those who have a higher
chance of brain attack
-
Cutting down on salt could help kids stay trim
Gradually reducing the amount of salt in processed foods could help
fight childhood obesity, UK researchers say.
-
Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests
-
February 20, 2008
High BMI linked to death from stroke
Among men who've suffered a stroke, the likelihood of dying from
the stroke is increased if their body mass index (BMI) puts them in
the overweight range; BMI is not a factor in stroke mortality for
lean men, according to a large Chinese study.
-
Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades
-
February 19, 2008
Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
Too many don't have their blood pressure under control, researchers
say
-
Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
More patients would take recommended medications, study says
-
February 18, 2008
Single pill helps controls BP, cholesterol
In African-Americans with poorly controlled high blood pressure
(hypertension) and high cholesterol, treatment with a single pill
containing a blood pressure-lowering drug and a
cholesterol-lowering drug may prove particularly useful,
researchers say.
-
Therapy, support help heart patients quit smoking
Counseling and self-help programs can help people with heart
disease quit smoking, according to a review of published studies.
-
February 13, 2008
Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure
Living near an airport isn't just irritating, it is also unhealthy,
researchers said on Wednesday, in a study that showed loud noise
instantly boosts a sleeping person's blood pressure.
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Sutent cancer drug causes heart failure in some
Fifteen percent of patients who took Sutent, a pill used to treat
kidney and stomach cancers, developed heart failure, U.S.
researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
But Sutent's benefits may still outweigh its risks for many
patients, experts say
-
February 12, 2008
Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
More must be done to help people living near major flight hubs,
researchers say
-
High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
State-by-state survey also found prevalence rate among men not as
low as should be
-
Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits
-
February 11, 2008
Few with high blood pressure follow diet advice
Americans with hypertension (high blood pressure) today are less
likely than they were 10 years ago to follow a diet that can help
them to control or even lower their blood pressure, new research
suggests.
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Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change
A one-year follow-up study of patients with heart disease found
that few are meeting recommendations for fruit, vegetable and fiber
intake, and they were eating a "disturbing" amount of trans fat,
Dr. Yunsheng Ma and colleagues from the University of Massachusetts
Medical School in Worcester found.
-
February 8, 2008
Social support impacts blood pressure: study
Older adults who lack support from family and friends may be at
heightened risk of abnormal blood pressure regulation, new research
suggests.
-
February 7, 2008
Stress, high blood pressure tied to birthweight
Pregnant women with both high stress levels and high blood pressure
may be at increased risk of having an underweight baby, a study
suggests.
-
Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with
multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has
sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
-
Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
Preliminary study finds some benefit from calcium channel blockers
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High blood pressure pill may cut Parkinson's risk
People taking a widely used group of drugs to treat high blood
pressure known as calcium channel blockers also appear to be
cutting their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to
results of a study published Wednesday.
-
February 6, 2008
Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S.
says
GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart
deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart
disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.
-
Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
Black women also less likely to have blood pressure under control,
study finds
-
February 4, 2008
Blood pressure tied to black men's kidney risks
Uncontrolled high blood pressure may help explain why kidney
disease often progresses more quickly in African- American men, new
research suggests.
-
February 1, 2008
Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure
Low blood concentrations of vitamin D may be associated with higher
blood pressure in whites, indicating a risk of developing
hypertension, or high blood that requires medical treatment,
researchers report. However, this relationship was not noted among
blacks.
-
Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men
Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study
finds
-
January 31, 2008
Weight loss drug safely used in high-risk patients
Sibutramine, which is marketed under the trade names Meridia and
Reductil, appears safe and possibly effective for weight management
in patients at a high risk for heart attack and stroke -- for whom
the drug is usually not recommended -- according to a report in the
European Heart Journal.
-
Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during
2006 World Cup matches
-
January 30, 2008
Weight loss by diet or exercise benefits heart
Shedding excess pounds may restore some of the heart's youth,
whether the weight loss comes from eating less or exercising more,
the results of a small study suggests.
-
January 29, 2008
Costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the
U.S.
The costs of caring for elderly people with diabetes, a growing
population, are threatening to overwhelm the system designed to pay
for their medical care, according to a new analysis of Medicare
claims.
-
January 28, 2008
Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions
-
Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications
A person's gene profile seems to dictate reponse, study finds
-
Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure
Patients taking Nexavar need to be monitored closely, study says
-
January 22, 2008
Nexavar significantly boosts hypertension risk:
study
Bayer AG and Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc.'s key cancer drug Nexavar
significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
-
January 21, 2008
Study supports periodic re-certification for
doctors
The time elapsed since a primary care physician's last board
certification correlates with a decline in the quality of care
provided to patients, according to a study published today.
-
High blood pressure predicts diabetes in women
Women who have high blood pressure (BP) or increasing BP are up to
three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women with
low blood pressure, new research suggests. This effect is
independent of excess weight and other conditions that are known to
predispose people to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
-
January 18, 2008
High BP-obesity link varies among Africans: study
Excess fat may not be the only factor that increases the risk of
high blood pressure (hypertension) among obese people of African
descent, according to an international research team.
-
January 17, 2008
Immune Therapy May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
But it's nowhere near ready for general use, experts caution
-
Small brain bleeds tied to blood pressure
Brain "microbleeds," small bleeding sites in the brain detected
with MRI that usually cause no immediate symptoms, are associated
with an increase in blood pressure in patients who already have
high blood pressure or "hypertension," new research suggests.
-
Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
Results might also pertain to Vytorin, which contains Zetia,
experts say
-
January 14, 2008
Minor leg injury a risk factor for blood clot
Common minor injuries to the leg, such as torn muscles and ankle
sprains, increase the risk of developing a blood clot in a vein, a
condition known as "venous thrombosis," during the ensuing month,
according to the results of a large study reported in the Archives
of Internal Medicine.
-
January 11, 2008
Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
Deaths from cardiovascular disease are declining among men with
diabetes, but not women, and poorer control of blood pressure and
cholesterol levels may be to blame, a new study suggests.
-
Activity important in people with leg artery
disease
The death rate in people who suffer from reduced blood flow to the
legs and a cramping leg pain when walking is lower in those who
engage in some moderate physical activity than in those who are
basically sedentary, a study indicates.
-
January 10, 2008
Priming Heart Before an Attack Could Limit Damage
Animal study shows preconditioning cardiac cells helps organ better
tolerate loss of blood flow
-
January 8, 2008
Lowering Co-Pays on Some Drugs Help Fight Chronic Diseases
Study found patients started using preventive medicines more often
-
Health Tip: Low-Sodium Meals
Suggestions to lower your salt intake
-
January 7, 2008
Vitamin D deficiency tied to heart attack
Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of heart attacks and
stroke in middle age, the results of a new study suggest. The risk
seems to be greatest among people with high blood pressure.
-
January 2, 2008
New Cancer Drug Boosts Blood Pressure
But doctors say sunitinib's benefits outweigh its risks
-
December 28, 2007
Drinking alcohol may keep leg arteries healthy
In the elderly, moderate alcohol consumption may protect against
leg artery disease, a condition in which the arteries in the legs
become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits, reducing blood flow
to the legs.
-
December 27, 2007
High Blood Triglycerides Linked to Stroke Risk
Boosted concentrations of these fats doubled the odds, researchers
say
-
Brief bouts of confusion raise stroke, dementia
risk
Experiencing brief episodes of amnesia or confusion increases a
person's risk of suffering a stroke or developing dementia, a new
study hints.
-
December 26, 2007
Neuroticism hard on the heart: study
Neurotic people are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease,
while being extroverted seems to protect people from dying from
respiratory illness, UK researchers report based on a study they
conducted.
-
Bacon, hot dogs could damage the lungs
Men who smoke may be increasing their risk of developing emphysema
and chronic bronchitis if they eat lots of cured meat, new research
shows.
-
December 25, 2007
High BP tied to disability in older adults
Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) raises the risk of
disability in older adults, according to a new report.
-
December 20, 2007
Normal BP pattern restored in kidney patients
In "nondipper" patients with chronic kidney disease, individuals
who don't experience the normal decline in blood pressure at night,
changing the dose of one antihypertensive drug between morning and
evening can restore the normal circadian rhythm, the results of a
pilot study suggest.
-
December 14, 2007
New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems
Sutent linked to hypertension, heart events in patients battling
stomach cancer
-
December 13, 2007
High Blood Pressure Key Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Only one-third to one-half of those getting treatment reach their
target levels, survey finds
-
December 12, 2007
Amount of Exercise Key to Lowering Kids' Blood Pressure
Study finds total levels of activity more important than intensity
-
December 11, 2007
Rivaroxaban better than Sanofi's Lovenox
Experimental drug rivaroxaban works better than the standard
treatment with enoxaparin to prevent blood clots in patients
following hip replacement surgery, a late stage study has shown.
-
Stimulants for ADHD may cause mild heart symptoms
The use of stimulants by children and teenagers with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be to blame for
an increased number of visits to the emergency room or doctor's
office because of heart-related symptoms, but deaths or serious
heart complications are rare, according to a study from Florida.
-
High blood pressure ups risk of mental decline
People with a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) appear
to be at increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a
condition that involves difficulties with thinking and learning,
investigators at Columbia University College of Physicians and
Surgeons report.
-
Sticking with sleep apnea treatment cuts BP
New research suggests that people who suffer from the nighttime
breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, who also have high
blood pressure could benefit from good compliance with continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.
-
Hypertension Linked to Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Study suggests it may cause the effect through cerebrovascular
disease
-
December 6, 2007
Single exposure to Taser appears harmless
In healthy subjects, exposure to a 5-second electrical discharge
from a Taser does not result in any significant changes that
indicate increased physiologic stress, the results of a study
published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine suggest.
-
Simple steps could have big health impact-studies
Widespread efforts to cut salt intake, curb smoking and to ensure
those at risk of heart disease take needed drugs could prevent
millions of deaths each year, international researchers said on
Tuesday.
-
December 4, 2007
US clears Novartis' youth high blood pressure drug
Novartis said on Monday that U.S. regulators approved its drug
Diovan to treat high blood pressure in children and adolescents
aged 6 to 16.
-
December 1, 2007
Cholesterol seen tied to heart disease, not stroke
Researchers aiming to establish whether high cholesterol raises the
risk of stroke said on Thursday they were baffled by findings
indicating lower cholesterol levels were not linked to reduced
stroke deaths.
-
High Blood Pressure Could Exacerbate Alzheimer's
Slowed blood flow to the brain may be to blame, MRI study shows
-
Cholesterol-Stroke Relationship Puzzles Researchers
High blood-fat levels not always linked to higher stroke risk,
studies show
-
November 30, 2007
US FDA debates stricter regulation of salt in food
COLLEGE PARK, Md.(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators on Thursday
debated a consumer group's bid to boost regulation of salt in food
and revoke the ingredient's "generally recognized as safe" status.
-
November 29, 2007
Alzheimer's, high blood pressure linked in study
Having high blood pressure reduces blood flow in the brains of
Alzheimer's patients, making them more vulnerable to the effects of
the disease, researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
November 24, 2007
Vein clots up risk of heart attack
A blood clot in a person's vein nearly doubles the risk of heart
attack or stroke within a year, a Danish study showed on Friday,
providing strong evidence the three conditions are linked.
-
November 22, 2007
Aztec-derived grain may cut heart risks from
diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes may lessen their cardiovascular risk by
eating a whole grain originating from the ancient Aztecs,
researchers from the Canadian researchers suggest.
-
November 21, 2007
Pedometer Pushes People to Walk More
More steps lead to lower blood pressure, more weight loss, study
finds
-
November 20, 2007
Researchers Spot Link Between Heart Disease, Income
As paychecks declined, blood markers of inflammation rose
-
November 20, 2007
High Blood Pressure Linked to Disability, Dementia
Controlling hypertension might stave off problems of aging, studies
suggest
-
Heart Death Rates Worsening for Middle-Aged Adults
Gains in the 1980s, 1990s have slowed or even been reversed,
experts warn
-
November 17, 2007
Lowered BP after 'no salt added' diet
Simply avoiding pre-salted foods and not adding salt to foods can
result in a modest but statistically significant reduction in blood
pressure, study findings suggest.
-
Airplane noise tied to high blood pressure risk
People who live near airports may have an elevated risk of high
blood pressure due to noise pollution, a Swedish study suggests.
-
November 13, 2007
Smoking Boosts Blood Pressure in Women
And that heightens the risk of heart attack and stroke, study says
-
November 10, 2007
Severe Urinary Problems Boost Death Risk in Older Men
Those over 45 face an almost 24-fold increase in mortality, study
says
-
November 9, 2007
Put down that fork: Being fat is still unhealthy
Being overweight may not kill you, but it could lead to obesity,
U.S. health experts cautioned on Wednesday in response to research
suggesting that being a bit heavy does not raise the risk of death.
-
Exercise reversed effects of heart failure:
studies
Daily exercise helped reverse some of the effects of heart failure,
increasing the growth of new muscle cells and blood vessels that
are often impaired in these patients, researchers said on
Wednesday.
-
November 8, 2007
Spirituality Helps Older Black Women Beat Hypertension
Drawing on their beliefs helped them stick to medication regimen,
study finds
-
November 7, 2007
Energy drinks jolt blood pressure, study finds
The increasingly popular high-caffeine beverages called energy
drinks may do more than give people a jolt of energy -- they may
also boost heart rates and blood pressure levels, researchers said
on Tuesday.
-
Kidney Disease Increasing in U.S.
More obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are driving the
trend, study says
-
Early HRT Protects a Woman's Heart
But contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies find
-
Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks
Other research supports moderate drinking, fasting for cardio
health
-
Blood Pressure Vaccine Shows Promise
A series of shots might protect for a lifetime, researchers say
-
'Empty-Calorie' Diet Tied to Preclinical Heart Disease
Regimens heavy on fats, sweets boost the risk, researchers find
-
Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks
Medicated heart patients might be in danger, study suggests
-
November 6, 2007
High blood pressure speeds Alzheimer's decline
High blood pressure appears to hasten the decline in mental
functioning that occurs in Alzheimer's disease, according to a
report in the journal Neurology. Atrial fibrillation, a common
heart beat disturbance, and chest pain, or "angina," seem to
produce a similar effect.
-
Artery disease rises among U.S. women
More U.S. women are developing a type of artery disease that raises
the risk of death from heart disease and stroke, researchers said
on Sunday.
-
Blood pressure harder to control in winter: study
For people with high blood pressure, the condition can prove
tougher to control in the winter, researchers said on Monday.
-
Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in Life
Children as young as 7 show signs of cardiovascular risk factors,
study finds
-
Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits
Studies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfect
-
Blood Pressure Tougher to Tame in Winter
Frigid temperatures may help keep vessels constricted, experts say
-
November 5, 2007
New Measures Improve Heart Care
Programs that simplified treatment choices led to better outcomes,
research shows
-
Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood Flow
Arteries function better when the dark delight is consumed, study
suggests
-
Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure
Doctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests
-
November 3, 2007
Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Women need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after
pregnancy
-
Study Describes Molecules That Control Blood Pressure
The finding involving proteins could lead to new treatments,
researchers say
-
November 1, 2007
FDA approves combo eye drop for glaucoma
U.S. regulators approved a new glaucoma treatment -- Combigan, an
eye drop that treats the potentially blinding eye condition with
two drugs that work through different mechanisms, Allergan Inc said
Wednesday.
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Risk factors for diabetic kidney disease
identified
High blood pressure and high lipid levels, as well as longer
disease duration, elevated glucose (sugar) levels, and male gender,
are all significant risk factors for kidney disease in patients
with type 1 diabetes, according to a report in the current issue of
Diabetes Care.
-
October 28, 2007
Blood pressure impacts type 2 diabetes risk: study
Women with high blood pressure (hypertension) or increasing blood
pressure are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes
compared with women with low blood pressure, researchers from
Boston report.
-
October 26, 2007
Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against Alzheimer's
It prevents formation of beta-amyloid clumps in mice, study says
-
October 22, 2007
Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts
Much of the benefit comes from changes in blood pressure,
inflammation
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US FDA to consider limits, labeling for salt
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it would hold
a hearing to consider a consumer group's petition that the agency
tighten regulations and labeling for salt in food.
-
October 19, 2007
Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure
Women who regularly get fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night may
have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study
suggests.
-
October 16, 2007
Garlic May Ward Off Heart Woes
It spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.
-
October 12, 2007
Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease
Study shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble
-
October 10, 2007
Study shows persistent benefits of statin drug
The heart benefits of taking statin drugs may last for years, even
after the drugs are stopped, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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Low Lead Exposures Can Hurt Kidneys
Rat study suggests it boosts blood pressure, damages cells
-
Hypertension Triples Women's Diabetes Risk
It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as
obesity, study finds
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October 9, 2007
Blood pressure and weight predict heart failure
Higher blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in mid-life appear
to increase the risk of heart failure in later life, according to
findings published in the medical journal Hypertension.
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October 8, 2007
Loss of nitric oxide reduces banked blood benefit
Soon after collection, banked blood begins losing nitric oxide, and
since nitric oxide opens the body's small blood vessels, oxygen is
prevented from reaching the body's tissues, according to the
results of two studies published in the October 8th Early Edition
of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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October 5, 2007
Hispanics benefit from equal access to care: study
Results of a study demonstrate that high levels of blood pressure
control can be achieved by Hispanic patients who have equal access
to medical care and medication.
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Daytime, Nighttime Blood Pressure Both Important
Study supports round-the-clock monitoring.
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October 3, 2007
Clinic eyes neurological approach to coronary ills
The Cleveland Clinic, the renowned heart center, is advancing a
neurological approach to treat diseased coronary arteries --
research that could potentially replace drug-coated stents.
-
October 2, 2007
Drug Combo Helps Fight Marfan Syndrome
Inherited condition can lead to sudden cardiac death
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September 28, 2007
Weight Loss Can Control Hypertension
A 6-month diet restored normal blood pressure, study finds.
-
September 27, 2007
Lack of "good" cholesterol always poses heart risk
The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important
marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol"
is lowered, researchers said on Wednesday.
-
Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart
'AGEs' are produced in fatty foods at high heat, experts say
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Your risk of a blood clot on a flight - 1 in 4,656
Dutch researchers said on Monday they had finally nailed down the
absolute risk of getting a blood clot while sitting in a cramped
airline seat -- one in 4,656.
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September 25, 2007
Anger, chronic stress tied to heart disease
For men with borderline-high blood pressure, an angry disposition
may worsen the problem and raise the risk of eventual heart
disease, a study published Monday suggests.
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1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer
screening
-
September 24, 2007
Many adults in the dark about leg artery disease
A survey shows that few people know about peripheral artery
disease, or PAD, a dangerous vascular condition that affects
roughly 8 million Americans.
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September 19, 2007
Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly,
researchers say.
-
September 18, 2007
Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
Screening for variations in APO gene not warranted, researchers
say.
-
Sleep-disordered breathing risky for older men
Older men who snore or have moments when breathing ceases or nearly
ceases during sleep may be at increased risk for heart related
problems, study findings suggest.
-
September 17, 2007
No heart health benefit seen for pet ownership
A new study questions the idea that older people who own pets have
healthier hearts than their pet-less peers.
-
September 14, 2007
Low-salt diet seen acceptable to many
Adults may be amenable to lowering their salt intake, particularly
in the context of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which is
naturally low in salt, research shows.
-
Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
Data re-analysis supports angioplasty, but not everyone agrees
-
September 12, 2007
Grassroots effort boosts women's activity levels
A community-based program is an effective way to help women
exercise more and it can also help reduce their blood pressure,
researchers from Iran report.
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Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
It raises risks even if blood pressure, cholesterol factored out,
study finds
-
September 11, 2007
Actos protects heart; study confirms Avandia risks
The diabetes drug Actos cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke and
death but raises the risk of heart failure, according to one study
published on Tuesday, while a second confirmed disputed findings
that rival Avandia raises heart risks.
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Blood pressure rising among US children: study
Blood pressure levels among American children are on the rise, an
alarming trend linked to climbing obesity rates that reverses
decades of decline, researchers reported on Monday.
-
Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients
Homocysteine may be a marker, not a cause, of renal trouble, study
suggests.
-
September 9, 2007
Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
Fatty meal has immediate, negative effect on heart health, research
shows.
-
September 7, 2007
Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed.
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Doctor gender may matter in spotting heart disease
A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is
detected in women, researchers said Thursday.
-
September 6, 2007
Tooth loss linked to higher heart disease risk
Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may
have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a
new study suggests.
-
Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety
High-sodium processed foods are major contributor to heart trouble,
researchers note
-
September 4, 2007
New trainee docs' work hours hasn't hurt patients
The notoriously long hours worked in hospitals by newly graduated
doctors, known as residents, were recently cut back in the U.S.,
and the move seems to have improved death rates for certain medical
conditions at Veterans Affairs hospitals.
-
Men and women may need different heart treatments
In their hearts, it seems, men and women really are different.
-
September 3, 2007
Combo blood pressure pill cuts deaths in diabetics
Giving people with type 2 diabetes a combination pill to lower
blood pressure cuts their risk of heart attack or death, regardless
of what their blood pressure was before treatment, scientists said
on Sunday.
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September 2, 2007
Blood Pressure Drug Combo Helps Diabetic Hearts
Large, long-term global study shows diuretic plus ACE inhibitor
reduced risk of dying from heart disease
-
High blood pressure linked with fertility
treatment
The risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy
(gestational hypertension) is higher in pregnancies resulting from
infertility treatments compared with those resulting from
spontaneous conceptions.
-
August 31, 2007
Advanced COPD a major disease worldwide
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is
higher and stages of disease are more advanced than has previously
been reported, according to findings from the Burden of Obstructive
Lung Disease initiative.
-
August 28, 2007
Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids
Children and teens with type 1 diabetes may be able to reduce their
risk of future heart and blood vessel disease by taking part in
regular exercise, German researchers report.
-
Older men's blood pressure sensitive to alcohol
Regular drinking is known to raise blood pressure in some people,
but the effect may depend largely on age and cholesterol levels, a
study of Japanese men suggests.
-
August 27, 2007
Coffee linked with high blood pressure risk
The likelihood of having to start drug treatment to control high
blood pressure, or hypertension, seems to be increased among coffee
drinkers. However, researchers also found no relationship between
how much coffee one drinks and increased risk of hypertension,
whether one drinks one or eight cups or more per day.
-
'Good' Cholesterol Won't Help Heavy-Drinking Older Men
Their high blood pressure stayed the same regardless of HDL level,
study found
-
Continued Statin Use Boosts Post-Stroke Outcomes
Interrupting the drugs for even a few days can negatively impact
recovery, study finds.
-
August 25, 2007
Make a New Assault on Salt
Most Americans get far too much than is healthy, experts say
-
August 23, 2007
Treated hypertension not linked with breast cancer
The rate of breast cancer among postmenopausal women with high
blood pressure (hypertension) who are taking antihypertensive drugs
is comparable with that seen the general population, researchers
report, although there may be some risk associated with untreated
hypertension.
-
August 22, 2007
Even a little exercise has health benefits: study
A new study shows that even low levels of weekly exercise - below
currently recommended levels -- has major health benefits. In the
study, 30 minutes of brisk walking three days per week was enough
to drive down blood pressure and improve overall fitness in a group
of healthy sedentary adults.
-
Drug That Lowers Resting Heart Rate Being Tested
Slower heartbeat linked to better cardiac outcome, scientists
report.
-
August 21, 2007
High blood pressure often missed in kids
Most cases of high blood pressure in children and teenagers are not
recognized or treated, investigators report in the Journal of the
American Medical Association.
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Doctors Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids
About three-quarters of cases went unnoticed, study found.
-
August 17, 2007
Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure
Women who get plenty of whole grains in their diet may lower their
risk of developing high blood pressure, a large study suggests.
-
Sugary drinks may raise uric acid levels in men
A higher intake of added sugars or sugar-sweetened drinks may lead
to higher blood levels of uric acid in men, a study suggests.
-
August 16, 2007
Diet Still Important to Patients on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
They don't see medications as a license to eat fatty foods, study
finds.
-
Plant compounds blunt menopausal effects in rats
Women who enter menopause often develop high blood pressure,
insulin resistance (a risk factor for type 2 diabetes), and memory
loss. New research conducted in menopausal rats suggests that
polyphenols - compounds found in grapes, soy, and kudzu -- may
blunt some of these side effects associated with menopause.
-
August 15, 2007
Below-normal weight may confer health benefits
Even among men and women with normal weights and who are physically
active, there are "statistically significant and clinically
important" health benefits from minimizing their body weight, new
research shows.
-
August 14, 2007
Hypertension in pregnancy predicts weight gain
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are more
likely to gain weight over the following two decades than women who
have uncomplicated pregnancies, a new study shows.
-
Testosterone pills: How safe for aging men?
Testosterone supplements may make aging men feel and look better,
but the results of a study conducted in rats suggest that it could
lead to kidney damage and worsen high blood pressure
(hypertension).
-
Short Bouts of Exercise Pay Off
3 half-hour walks per week shed pounds, lowered blood pressure,
study found
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Total Cholesterol, HDL Good Predictors of Heart Disease Risk
There's no added benefit to measuring other lipids, researchers
say.
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Guiding Kids to Better Diets Boosts Health
Learning about saturated fat improved children's cholesterol, study
found
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August 13, 2007
Estrogen loss contributes to obesity, high BP
The loss of estrogen that accompanies menopause contributes to the
development of obesity and high blood pressure (hypertension),
according to studies conducted in female rats.
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Pot Bellies Point to Heart Risk
This kind of fat was strong indicator of trouble ahead, study
found.
-
August 10, 2007
Obesity-Linked Woes Boost Kids' Lifetime Heart Risk
'Metabolic syndrome' includes higher blood pressure, cholesterol
-
August 9, 2007
Age-related illness may lead to self-neglect
Elderly people who display "self-neglect" behavior often suffer
from common age-related ailments like depression, heart problems,
and dementia, a new study shows.
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August 8, 2007
Statins Might Ease Kids' Cholesterol Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia can greatly raise heart risks,
experts say
-
Antihypertension Drugs Help People Over 80
Results were so good that a major trial was stopped early
-
August 7, 2007
Metabolic syndrome in kids ups adult heart risk
Adults who had so-called metabolic syndrome when they were children
have a substantially increased risk of having heart disease in
their 30s, researchers report.
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Personality and artery disease predicts depression
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who have a type-D
personality -- that is, a propensity to experience negative
feelings without sharing them with others -- are at increased risk
for impaired quality of life and depression, regardless of the
severity of PAD, research shows.
-
August 2, 2007
Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation
Men with high levels of hostility, anger and depression show
increases in a key marker of inflammation over time, which may put
them at greater risk of heart disease, a new study shows.
-
Etoricoxib and naproxen effective for arthritis
The COX-2 inhibitor etoricoxib and the older agent naproxen are
both safe and effective for the treatment of arthritis, according
to a report in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
-
July 30, 2007
Infant blood pressure high if mother smokes
Very young infants, especially boys, who were exposed to tobacco
smoke in the womb tend to have higher systolic blood pressure - the
number on top of the reading -- than their unexposed counterparts,
results of a study in the Netherlands suggest.
-
Overweight women at risk of pregnancy
complications
The heavier a woman is before pregnancy, the greater her risk of a
range of pregnancy complications, a large study suggests.
-
U.S. vets' high-blood pressure tied to Agent
Orange
U.S. veterans exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange during the
Vietnam War may face an increased risk of high blood pressure, an
expert panel said on Friday, citing what it called limited but
important evidence.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
And that rise might continue until later in life, experts say.
-
July 27, 2007
Doctor-dietitian duo aids weight loss
Getting advice from both a dietitian and a physician at the same
time helps in achieving and maintaining weight loss, according to a
new report.
-
Agent Orange May Boost Vietnam Vets' Hypertension Risk
Federal report also revisits risks for a number of cancers.
-
July 26, 2007
Diesel Fumes Help Clog Arteries
Researchers track the way particles trigger inflammation.
-
July 24, 2007
Low vitamin D levels tied to higher blood pressure
As blood levels of vitamin D drop, blood pressure increases,
according to findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES III).
-
July 23, 2007
Soda linked to increased metabolic risk
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increased among middle-aged
adults who regularly drink carbonated soft drinks, even soda that
is calorie-free, new research suggests.
-
Very Low Cholesterol May Bump Up Cancer Risk
But the effect is small, and people shouldn't abandon lifesaving
statins, experts agree.
-
U.S. Heart Failure Program Is Saving Lives
Nationwide hospital-based effort makes for better care, study finds
-
July 20, 2007
New Drug Combo Fights High Blood Pressure
But cost, safety issues could keep Diovan, Tekturna from most
patients, experts say.
-
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Preeclampsia
A sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy
-
July 19, 2007
High-intensity walking beneficial for elderly
High-intensity walking helps elderly adults keep their blood
pressure in check, maintain thigh muscle strength, and increase
their exercise capacity, according to results of a study published
in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
-
July 17, 2007
Trauma complication rates high among diabetics
Diabetics hospitalized for trauma experience more severe
complications than their non-diabetic counterparts, study results
suggest.
-
High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk
Findings could lead to changes in cholesterol testing.
-
July 12, 2007
Newer beta-blocker doesn't up weight in diabetics
Unlike earlier beta-blocker drugs used to treat high blood
pressure, the newer drug carvedilol does not cause weight gain in
people with diabetes, according to findings from a new study.
-
July 11, 2007
Heart care sub par in older diabetics: study
A low proportion of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes receive heart-protecting drugs like aspirin, blood
pressure-lowering drugs and cholesterol-lowering drugs, according
to a Canadian study.
-
U.S.-born Hispanics may have poorer health than
immigrants
Hispanics born and raised in the United States may be in poorer
health than new immigrants -- with higher rates of diabetes, high
blood pressure and high cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on
Tuesday.
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Soy isoflavones alone may not help heart health
Estrogen-like compounds in soy known as isoflavones cannot, on
their own, improve blood sugar control or reduce heart disease risk
factors in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, UK
researchers report.
-
July 6, 2007
Britons' risk of heart disease overstated-study
The number of Britons at risk of heart disease may be overstated by
1.5 million, suggesting many could be receiving drug treatment
unnecessarily, researchers said on Friday.
-
July 4, 2007
A statin soon after a heart attack beneficial:
study
Treatment with a statin drug after a person is hospitalized with a
heart attack can reduce long-term mortality and prevent further
heart events, Japanese researchers report.
-
Dark chocolate may cut blood pressure
Enjoying small amounts of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate daily
appears to lower blood pressure, according to a report in this
week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
-
July 3, 2007
Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean:
study
Blood pressure drugs beta-blockers can help keep arteries from
clogging up, researchers said on Monday in a report that helps
explain how the drugs prevent heart attack and sudden heart death.
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A Bite of Chocolate a Day May Keep Blood Pressure at Bay
Limited amounts of dark chocolate lower blood pressure, German
researchers report
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July 2, 2007
Obesity link to high blood pressure has weakened
It seems that the association between body mass index (BMI) and
high blood pressure or hypertension has decreased since 1989,
researchers say. The finding suggests that obesity may not have as
much of an impact on heart-related disease as previously thought.
-
Obesity drug has little effect on heart in teens
When the weight-loss drug sibutramine, marketed under the brand
names Meridia or Reductil, is used to treat obesity in adolescents,
it is associated with small decreases in blood pressure and pulse
rate, according to a new study.
-
Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages
Study found high levels of protein predicted development of
cardiovascular trouble.
-
June 29, 2007
Late-starters can benefit from healthy habits:
study
Even in middle age, adopting a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk
for heart disease and premature death within years of changing
habits, researchers reported on Thursday.
-
Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests
-
Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth
A safer, newer med performs as well as an old standby, researchers
say.
-
June 22, 2007
EU panel recommends approving Novartis's Tekturna
Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG's high blood pressure treatment
Tekturna has been recommended for approval in the European Union by
a panel of experts.
-
June 20, 2007
Women Have Double the Risk of Mid-Life Stroke
Study counters the notion that men are most vulnerable.
-
June 18, 2007
Vical says gene-delivery product succeeds in trial
Vical Inc. on Monday said a trial of a product using its
gene-delivery technology among patients with restricted blood flow
to the limbs was so safe and effective that it was halted on
recommendation of a safety and monitoring board, lifting shares 15
percent.
-
US approves new drug for severe lung disease
A new pill for a debilitating and often life-threatening lung
disease won approval from U.S. health officials on Friday.
-
June 15, 2007
New COX-2 inhibitor may also lower blood pressure
Lumiracoxib, developed by Novartis AG under the trade name Prexige,
is a COX-2 inhibitor analgesic drug that has significantly better
effects on blood pressure than the older generic drug ibuprofen,
researchers said on Friday.
-
June 14, 2007
Blood Pressure Drop During Bypass Might Impair Thinking
Reasons for the phenomenon aren't yet clear, researchers say
-
Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond
When one system fails, so can the other, new research shows
-
June 13, 2007
Childhood growth tied to adulthood blood pressure
Two distinct patterns of childhood growth may raise the odds of
developing high blood pressure later in life, a new study suggests.
-
June 12, 2007
Exercise training helps control blood pressure
Exercise training helps patients with high blood pressure, or
"hypertension," control their heart rate and reduce their blood
pressure, new research shows.
-
Blood Pressure Trouble Leaves Eyes at Risk for Glaucoma
Different types of hypertension cause different types of disease,
study suggests
-
June 11, 2007
Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study
found.
-
June 10, 2007
U.S. Experts Publish Brain Health 'Road Map'
It calls for better education, more research into Alzheimer's,
other threats.
-
June 7, 2007
Home blood pressure monitoring deemed very useful
For tracking heart risk, taking blood pressure readings regularly
at home beats out measurements in the doctor's office, or even
expensive 24-hour blood pressure monitoring with a portable
recorder, according to a new study.
-
June 6, 2007
Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could
revolutionize medicine, expert says.
-
June 4, 2007
Omega-3 fats from food may lower blood pressure
While research has shown that fish oil pills may lower high blood
pressure, getting those heart-healthy fats from food might also
help, a study published Monday suggests.
-
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
The nutrients are found in certain fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable
oils
-
June 1, 2007
Heart Disease Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer's Course
Patients with higher levels of C-reactive protein fared worse,
study found.
-
May 31, 2007
For women, getting drunk boosts heart attack risk
A new study provides yet more evidence that when it comes to
alcohol and health, moderation is key.
-
Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
Adding half a cup to daily diet also cut 'bad' cholesterol, study
finds
-
High-carb diet linked to higher blood pressure
Carbohydrate-rich diets are associated with slightly higher blood
pressure than diets rich in monounsaturated fats, according to the
findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
-
May 29, 2007
Soy nuts reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
One half of a cup of soy nuts each day may work as well as
anti-hypertension medication to lower blood pressure, a new study
in postmenopausal women demonstrates.
-
May 25, 2007
Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar,
cardio risk factors
-
May 24, 2007
Cell phone headaches all in the mind
Exposure to the radiofrequency fields generated by mobile phones
does not cause head pain or increase blood pressure, according to a
Norwegian study. Instead, people who experience such symptoms do so
because they expect that they will occur, the findings suggest.
-
Diabetes complications frequently afflict elderly
People who develop diabetes late in life often suffer from a range
of diabetes-related complications, and their life expectancy is
shorter than that of nondiabetic individuals of the same age, a new
study shows.
-
May 23, 2007
Salty Diet May Raise Ulcer Risk
Culprit bacteria prefer saline environment, study finds
-
May 22, 2007
Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men
An expanding waistline in older men is associated with worsening
lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function, according
to research reported at the American Urological Association meeting
in Anaheim.
-
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks
Obesity-linked problem tied to diabetes, high blood pressure during
pregnancy
-
Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag?
Research with hamsters shows promise, but human trials are a long
way off.
-
May 21, 2007
Trial of Blood Pressure Drug Offers Hopeful Early Results
The medication combines two treatments to control the
life-threatening condition.
-
May 20, 2007
Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet
More people might comply if nutritious foods were cheaper, one
expert says.
-
May 17, 2007
Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk
Daily use lowers odds for the dangerous spike in blood pressure
called preeclampsia.
-
May 16, 2007
Premature Babies Face Future Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure Problems
But the threats can be managed through proper diet and exercise,
study says.
-
U.S. Women Lagging Behind Men for Cholesterol Control
Doctors might underestimate the threat to females, researchers say.
-
May 15, 2007
Migraines May Heighten Risk of Vision Problems
Study finds link among middle-aged people with history of the
headaches.
-
May 14, 2007
'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow
Smoking them constricts vessels just as much as regular brands,
study finds
-
Anxiety Ups Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients
Stressed-out had double the odds for poor outcomes, study found.
-
Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
Supplement plus workouts raise good cholesterol levels, study finds
-
May 11, 2007
Worksite Health Programs Boost the Bottom Line: Study
Better control of diabetes, heart disease means more productive
workers
-
Many High-Risk Patients Going Without Anti-Clotting Drugs
Study also finds regional differences across U.S.
-
Is 1 Pill Better Than 2 for Heart-Disease Protection?
Single pill could be cheaper and more effective, study says, but
one expert questions the finding.
-
May 10, 2007
Younger Women Fail to Heed Heart Attack's Warning Signs
Focusing on chest pain may not be enough, experts warn.
-
Barbershops double as hypertension care centers
Making barbershops a one-stop shop for a shave, haircut and blood
pressure check may be an effective way to help black men with
hypertension get treatment, a new study shows.
-
May 9, 2007
Racial disparities in treating cirrhosis persist
Significant racial disparities exist in the treatment of patients
hospitalized with cirrhosis and complications of portal
hypertension, according to a report in the May issue of Hepatology.
-
May 7, 2007
Some heart drugs may slow mental decline with age
Older people who take certain blood pressure-lowering drugs may
also be protecting themselves from declines in memory and other
brain function, research suggests.
-
May 6, 2007
Certain ACE Inhibitors Cut Elderly Dementia Risk
Drugs able to cross blood-brain barrier cut mental decline by 50%,
study found.
-
May 4, 2007
Blood pressure climbs along with weight
A man's risk of developing high blood pressure rises along with his
weight, even when it's within normal range, according to a new
study.
-
May 4, 2007
Statin Helps Keep Second Strokes at Bay
Lipitor study supports use of cholesterol-lowering drugs after
attacks, experts say.
-
May 3, 2007
New Drug Could Help Fight Bleeding Strokes
It's one element of new American Heart Association guidelines.
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Most Americans Don't Have High Blood Pressure Under Control
The condition raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, study
authors note.
-
May 1, 2007
Migraine during pregnancy ups risk of stroke
Women who suffer migraine headaches while pregnant are at increased
risk for suffering a heart attack, stroke or other "vascular"
event, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the
American Academy of Neurology underway in Boston.
-
Fewer Heart Patients Dying After Hospitalization
Improvements in care are cutting heart failure, mortality rates,
study finds.
-
April 27, 2007
Cervical abnormalities common in HIV-infected
girls
Sexually active teenage girls infected around the time of birth
with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are more likely to have
cervical infections and abnormal Pap test results, new research
shows.
-
April 25, 2007
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Bring Mixed Benefits
High-dose statins may not be worth the cost for some heart
patients, study finds
-
April 24, 2007
Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in elderly
High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which
are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the
elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were
particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or
high cholesterol levels.
-
New Angina Drug Fails to Cut Heart Attacks
But ranolazine may still have a place in therapy, experts say.
-
April 23, 2007
CORRECTION: Low blood pressure in elderly linked to
mortality
Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in
patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower
five-year survival rates than their counterparts with blood
pressure levels at or higher than treatment target levels,
researchers report.
-
April 22, 2007
Campaign Offers Easy Steps to Cutting Diabetes Risk
ADA's 'CheckUp America' program launches this week
-
April 20, 2007
Low blood pressure in elderly linked to mortality
Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in
patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower
five-year survival rates than their counterparts with blood
pressure levels at or higher than treatment target levels,
researchers report.
-
April 20, 2007
Newer Form of Heparin Better at Preventing Clots After Stroke
Enoxaparin cut the risk by additional 43 percent, study found.
-
Unhealthy Young Adults Are Harming Their Hearts
Weight gain, hypertension quickly damage arteries, study shows
-
April 19, 2007
Cut Your Salt Use and Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease
It can also reduce your chances of dying from cardiovascular
disease, study finds.
-
April 18, 2007
Health Tip: Some Drugs May React With Grapefruit Juice
Speak with your doctor if you're taking any of these meds
-
April 16, 2007
Expansion of hypertension drug likely: FDA source
Earlier use of Avalide to treat certain hypertension patients
should win US approval, a Food and Drug Administration reviewer
said in documents released Monday.
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April 13, 2007
Women do as well as men with heart treatment
Women benefit as much as men from therapies used to prevent
coronary artery disease, even though women tend to have higher
cholesterol and other factors that lead to clogged arteries,
according to investigators at the Cleveland Clinic.
-
Stroke Guidelines Focus on Critical First Hours
Intravenous delivery of clot-busting drug still best treatment for
patients, groups concur
-
April 11, 2007
Hot Flashes in Women Tied to Higher Blood Pressure
Systolic/diastolic readings more than 10 points higher on average,
study finds
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Monitoring Blood Pressure Is Everyone's Business
May 17 marks World Hypertension Day, and the focus is on
prevention, lifestyle changes.
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April 10, 2007
Restless Legs Syndrome Boosts Heart Risks
Repetitive nature of neurological disorder increases blood
pressure, study says
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April 9, 2007
Cocoa, not tea, calms blood pressure, study says
Some may see a cup of tea as soothing but chocolate is more likely
to lower one's blood pressure, German researchers reported on
Monday.
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Why restless leg syndrome ups risk of heart
disease
The association that has been made between restless leg syndrome
and heart disease may be mediated, in part, through repeated
increases in nighttime blood pressure that occur with periodic leg
movements, new research suggests.
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Dark Chocolate, But Not Tea, Takes a Bite Out of Blood Pressure
Variety of studies supports both notions
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April 8, 2007
Watch Out for Eye Trouble During Pregnancy
Hormone changes and migraines can arise, affecting vision, experts
say
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April 6, 2007
Heart experts say Merck arthritis drug too risky
Two prominent U.S. heart experts said studies of Merck & Co.
Inc. arthritis drug Arcoxia revealed risks that should prevent its
approval in the United States and that the drug posed unacceptable
dangers in the 63 countries where it is already sold.
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Metabolic syndrome tied to cancer in black men
Certain features of the metabolic syndrome are associated with an
increased risk of developing prostate cancer in African-American
men, according to a report in the journal Cancer.
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April 5, 2007
Hot flashes linked to high blood pressure
While past research has shown a link between menopause and high
blood pressure, a new study suggests there is a relationship
between hot flashes and high blood pressure, independent of
menopausal status.
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April 3, 2007
Molecule Could Hold Key to Cholesterol
Discovery of blood vessel compound may lead to better treatments,
scientists say.
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April 2, 2007
Vitamin K May Help Clear Arteries
Animal study finds it reduces buildup of calcium in vessels
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March 30, 2007
Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies.
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March 29, 2007
Blood pressure predicts stroke risk for all groups
Systolic blood pressure is an important predictor of stroke risk
among men and women and across racial groups, according to a report
in the American Journal of Hypertension.
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March 27, 2007
Diabetes, Hypertension Explain Blacks' Higher Risk for Heart
Failure
Controlling these two factors should lower disease rates, experts
say
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High Trans Fat Intake Triples Heart Disease Risk
Fast-food component is even more dangerous than suspected, study
finds.
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Experimental Drug Controls Cardiac Patients' Blood Pressure
Another study finds a quick way to spot cause of shortness of
breath
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March 26, 2007
Women docs do better at heart care: study
To better tame your blood pressure and cholesterol, you may want to
consult a woman doctor, according to a study presented on Sunday.
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Studies Highlight Pitfalls of Drug-Coated Stents
For example, many patients don't take drugs that can ward off
dangerous clots.
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Cutting-Edge Devices Assist Cardio Treatments
Experimental technologies proving their mettle as powerful tools
for docs
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March 21, 2007
Heavy coffee drinkers show no blood pressure rise
Coffee lovers who are in good health may have little reason to cut
back, at least as far as their blood pressure is concerned, a new
study suggests.
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March 19, 2007
Britons take health warnings on salt to heart
Britons are eating less salt, which is seen as a major contributor
to strokes and heart disease, Britain's biggest killer, research
data from the government's food safety watchdog showed on Monday.
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Quitting Smoking Rejuvenates Arteries
10 years after last cigarette, vessels regain lost flexibility,
study finds.
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March 16, 2007
Marital support offsets ill-effects of job stress
People in stressful jobs show a rise in their average blood
pressure over one year if they have a poor relationship with their
spouse, a new study shows. Conversely, people experiencing job
strain who have good marital relationships saw their blood pressure
fall by the same amount.
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March 15, 2007
Blood Pressure Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
Mouse study suggests ACE inhibitors shrink tumors.
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Obesity's Ties to Heart Disease Still Unclear
More research is needed, experts say, especially when it comes to
gender differences
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March 13, 2007
Exercise cuts young adults' hypertension risk
Physically active young adults are less likely than their more
sedentary peers to develop high blood pressure, also known as
hypertension, a new study confirms.
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March 9, 2007
Exercise in Youth Keeps Hypertension Risk Low
Benefits extended past age 30, study found
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March 8, 2007
Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study
finds.
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March 7, 2007
Rising Blood Sugar Means Rising Heart Risk
The danger begins even before glucose climbs abnormally high,
experts say
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March 5, 2007
Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
Study finds more than 50% of subjects likely to die or be
hospitalized for condition
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March 4, 2007
Sleep Apnea Increasingly Tied to Heart Risks: Study
Mounting data suggest causative role in cardiovascular disease
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March 2, 2007
Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
And Dad's secondhand smoke can cause long-term trouble, too, study
finds.
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Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk: Study
Contrary to popular wisdom, they develop signs of heart disease
earlier than white women.
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Whole-Grain Cereals Cut Heart Risks: Study
High-fiber breakfast not just for kids anymore, researchers say
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March 1, 2007
One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists
say.
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Drink a Little, Live a Little Longer?
Another study suggests that light alcohol intake, especially wine,
boosts health.
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February 28, 2007
U.S. Efforts to Boost Medical Care for Poor Effective
Health Disparities Collaboratives is having limited success, study
finds.
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Education Works to Lower Patients' Heart Risk
Simple intervention kept blood pressure, cholesterol levels down,
study found
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February 26, 2007
Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin might affect chemicals that
help blood vessels relax.
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New Beta Blocker Drug Reduces Heart Risks
Coreg cut heart attacks, strokes compared to older drug,
company-funded study found.
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Study Crushes Garlic's Claim to Lower Cholesterol
Neither the fresh or pill-packaged varieties brought LDL levels
down.
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February 23, 2007
Low Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Rate more than doubles when systolic reading falls below 120 mm Hg,
study finds
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February 21, 2007
Kids of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Prone to Stress
These youngsters may need special monitoring and care, researchers
say
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February 20, 2007
Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk
Difference between high and low readings can point to abnormal
heartbeat, research shows.
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February 19, 2007
High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds.
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Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
American Heart Association recommendations now focus on a woman's
lifetime risk.
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February 16, 2007
Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
It will help more women get the help they need sooner,
cardiologists say.
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February 8, 2007
Majority of Americans Ignore Stroke Symptoms
More than half of those affected didn't seek help, study finds.
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Better Control of Diabetes Could Reduce Stroke
Most patients didn't manage their symptoms before attack, study
found
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February 5, 2007
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Boosts Lifetime Heart Risk
It's linked to hardening of the arteries in later life, study
finds.
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February 2, 2007
Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers
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January 30, 2007
Chinese Herb May Lower High Blood Pressure
Research with hamsters focuses on the active ingredient in danshen.
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January 27, 2007
Calculator Helps Users Gauge Heart Attack Risk
Online tool scores threat based on health, habits and lifestyle
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January 23, 2007
U.S. Outperforms Europe in Managing High Blood Pressure
American doctors treat earlier and switch drugs more often when
needed, study finds
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Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study
The syndrome includes factors such as obesity and high blood
pressure.
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January 18, 2007
Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
Treatment should be tailored to individual patients, experts say.
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January 12, 2007
Inflammatory Genes Linked to Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
If sodium handling goes awry, study says blood pressure spike
persists long after it should
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January 8, 2007
Brain Bleeds From Blood Thinner on the Rise
Doctors need to weigh the risk of stroke vs. bleeding before
prescribing warfarin, experts advise.
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Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble
Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for
enlarged heart
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Girls Most Likely to Gain Weight as Pre-Teens
Report urges interventions before the age of 9 or 10
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January 6, 2007
Boost Your Health With Spices
Substituting herbs for salts and fats contributes to a better diet,
expert says
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January 2, 2007
Moderate Drinking Cuts Heart Attack Risk in Hypertensive Men
But the finding isn't a reason to boost drinking rates, researchers
say.
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December 28, 2006
Heart Disease, Stroke Still Big Killers
Latest U.S. statistics suggest obesity, smoking are largely to
blame.
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December 27, 2006
Nitrates May Explain Success of Blood-Pressure Diet
Small Swedish study suggests leafy vegetables could be source of
nutrient.
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December 23, 2006
Healthy Hearts Never Take a Holiday
Expert suggests giving yourself a present by watching alcohol and
food intake year-round
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December 20, 2006
Traditional Heart Risk Factors Outdo Biomarkers
Researcher says newer measures not ready for primetime
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December 11, 2006
More Americans Have Their Blood Pressure Under Control
Researchers say several factors behind encouraging trend.
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December 6, 2006
Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication
Anti-hypertensive appears to protect against cognitive decline,
researcher says
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December 4, 2006
Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
Finding might explain why men are more prone to hypertension,
experts say
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December 1, 2006
Blood Levels of Uric Acid Predict Hypertension in Blacks
Finding points to possible test, treatments, researchers say
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November 22, 2006
New Blood Thinner Offers Safer Heart Attack Care
Bivalirudin cut down on bleeding episodes, researchers found.
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November 17, 2006
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Boosts Disease Risk Later in
Life
Threat of stroke, heart attack and midlife high blood pressure all
increase, study finds.
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November 16, 2006
Diabetes Dragging Down America's Health: Reports
Increasingly, young people are suffering from the obesity-linked
illness.
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Higher Resting Heart Rate May Boost Death Risk
Odds rose with more frequent beats per minute, study found
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November 13, 2006
Low-Carb Diet Can Be Heart-Healthy
But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say.
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November 10, 2006
Blood Pressure Drugs Ward Off Kidney Disease
ACE inhibitors help keep illness at bay, even in hypertensive
patients
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November 9, 2006
Cholesterol Control Boosts Lymphoma Survivors' Outcomes
Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts
note
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November 7, 2006
Malaria Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm
the heart.
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November 1, 2006
Device-Delivered Drugs Ease Severe Heart Failure
Patients who were near death are living for years, British team
says.
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October 25, 2006
Viagra Helps COPD Patients Control Pulmonary Blood Pressure
More than 11 million Americans have the breathing disorder.
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October 24, 2006
Minorities Less Likely to Receive Care at High-Volume Hospitals
This trend may indicate lower quality of surgical care, studies
suggest.