High Blood Pressure

HEALTH June 9

Heart attack risk can be found through non-invasive calcium score screening scan

A new test called a Coronary artery calcium (CAC) test is available and may help determine your risk for heart disease even before showing symptoms

High Blood Pressure May 5

Taking ibuprofen with certain high blood pressure medications may damage kidneys, study says

Patients who are prescribed a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor to control their hypertension, should avoid taking ibuprofen

HEART HEALTH February 3

February is American Heart Month: What to know

At the end of last month, President Biden proclaimed February American Heart Month, inviting all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on Feb. 4. 

Coronavirus January 22

Omicron undermining treatment for other health problems

Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.

HEALTH January 11

Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say

A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say. 

Pregnancy January 5

Blood test could predict severe pregnancy complication

A blood test may one day be able to predict whether someone who is pregnant will develop a serious blood pressure disorder months before symptoms show up.

HEALTH November 5

California school officials alert parents to sale of addictive new drug: reports

California school officials are warning parents about a new addictive street drug called "Paint." 

HEALTH October 19

Blood pressure medication recalled over possibly containing cancer-causing 'impurity'

A Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. blood pressure medication is being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for potentially containing a "probable human carcinogen."

HEALTH October 17

How to maintain lower sodium intake

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods. 

HEALTH September 21

Most women aren't getting regular tests for cancer, other dangerous diseases, survey shows

A new multiyear, global survey of women's health shows that most women aren't getting regular tests or screenings for cancer and other dangerous diseases that kill millions of people every year.