Health News Archives

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer’s Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds

Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say

Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

Adding Drug Doesn’t Help Control Blood Pressure
No risk reduction for heart patients when ARB added to ACE inhibitor therapy, study finds

Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones
Accelerated skeletal maturation may be early sign, researchers say

Micardis Given Wider Approval
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor

Smog Tougher on the Obese
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine

Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says