Health News Archives

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
Elderly who don't get 7.5 hours of shut-eye a night at higher death risk, study suggests

Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows

Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
The finding is especially true for blacks, study suggests

Too Few Americans Aware of ’Pre-Diabetes’
It's when blood sugar levels are rising, but disease can still be prevented, CDC says

Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease
CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds

Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension
They are 4 times more apt to develop the lung artery disorder, study shows

Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Once-daily dose of the ED drug delayed disease progression, researchers found