High Blood Pressure - Page 16

June 17, 2016

Single motherhood tied to slightly raised heart disease risk

Working single mothers may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke than their married peers, a study suggests.

June 16, 2016

7 foods and drinks that are bad for your blood pressure

In the United States, nearly one out of every three adults has high blood pressure.

June 16, 2016

With diabetes, losing weight lowers heart risks, even if you regain it

A large weight loss, even if regained, may help overweight people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and cholesterol and lower high blood pressure long-term, a new study suggests.

June 13, 2016

Prescription habits predict compliance with breast cancer pills

The likelihood that a woman will take pills to keep her breast cancer from coming back is higher if she tended to consistently take medications as directed in the past, a new study found.

June 10, 2016

Combination of marijuana and tobacco in pregnancy may compound risks

Smoking both marijuana and tobacco during pregnancy may create greater health risks than cigarettes alone, according to a recent U.S. study.

June 8, 2016

Middle-aged African-Americans more likely than whites to die of stroke

In middle age, black Americans are four times more likely to die of stroke than whites, a U.S. study suggests.

June 8, 2016

4 preventive health services that could save for your life

Preventive care can save lives.

June 6, 2016

FDA salt targets: Which foods would change most?

To help Americans eat less salt, the federal government is recommending that a wide variety of packaged and restaurant foods be adjusted to have lower amounts of sodium.

June 6, 2016

ADHD drugs tied to slightly higher risk of heart problems in kids

Children and adolescents who take medication to treat their attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a slightly increased risk of heart problems, suggests a new study.

June 3, 2016

Many obese young adults unaware of kidney disease risk

Obese young adults at risk for developing kidney disease are largely unaware of the looming problem, a U.S. study suggests.