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Many US Hispanics Unaware of Their Hypertension
By Christine Hsu | Mar 13, 2014 08:09 PM EDTHispanics living in America are not properly treating their hypertension, according to a new study.
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Slightly Elevated BP Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 13, 2014 11:33 AM EDTEven slightly elevated blood pressure readings could increase stroke risk, a new study reported.
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FDA Approves Low Blood Pressure Drug
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 19, 2014 09:27 AM ESTThe FDA has approved Northera on an accelerated basis to treat low blood pressure caused by neurological disorders.
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Hypertension During Young Adulthood is a Predictor of Heart Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 04, 2014 04:02 PM ESTResearchers found that people who have hypertension during young adulthood and through to middle age have an increased risk of heart disease.
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Green Tea May Dilute Hypertension Drugs
By Christine Hsu | Jan 13, 2014 06:27 PM ESTGreen tea has been touted for its ability to lower blood pressure, but new research reveals that the beverage can also make hypertension drugs less effective.
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Southeast US Continue to Deal with High Rates of Hypertension
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 28, 2013 10:40 AM ESTA new report found that hypertension rates in southeast U.S. have continued to remain high over the past few years.
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Weight Gain During Early Childhood Tied to Increased Heart Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 23, 2013 03:40 PM ESTResearchers found that weight gain during early childhood is tied to increased heart risk during preteen years.
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New Guidelines Loosen Treatment for Blood Pressure in Seniors
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 18, 2013 01:54 PM ESTNew guidelines recommend doctors to prescribe hypertensive medications for seniors over the age of 60 once their reading reaches or passes 150/90.
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Improved Prevention, Treatment Led to Significant Declines in US Stroke Death
By Christine Hsu | Dec 06, 2013 03:51 PM ESTStroke deaths in the U.S. have dropped significantly in recent decades because of improved treatment and prevention, according to the American Heart Association.
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“Fizzy” Medicines Tied to Increased Risk of Heart Events Due to High Salt Levels
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 27, 2013 10:48 AM ESTResearchers reported that "fizzy" prescription medications, which have high sodium content, increase risk of heart events.
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Cut Heart Disease and Stroke Risk by Maintaining Blood Pressure
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 22, 2013 02:50 PM ESTResearchers reported that treating hypertension could cut one's risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
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People who Flush due to Alcohol have a greater risk of Alcohol-Related Hypertension
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 20, 2013 08:31 AM ESTResearchers reported that people who flush when they drink are more likely to have alcohol-related hypertension.
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Study Finds Treating Hypertension After Stroke Has No Effect on Recovery
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 18, 2013 01:22 PM ESTResearchers found that treating stroke victims' hypertension does not have any effects on recovery.
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Hypertension During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk of a Future Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 19, 2013 11:01 AM EDTIn a new study that conducted a systematic review of old studies, researchers concluded that hypertension during pregnancy could increase one's risk of stroke in the future.
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Exercising During Leisure-Time Tied to Reducing High Blood Pressure Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 30, 2013 04:06 PM EDTResearchers reported that people who exercised during their leisure time had a lower risk of developing hypertension.
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