Blood Pressure and Hypertension News Articles

• Newer Blood Pressure Drug Better for Some Heart Patients, Diabetics
  Study found telmisartan offered slight benefit for those unable to take ACE inhibitors
• FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link
  But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug
• Exercise Reduces Blood Pressure...
  ... But too few doctors recommend it to their patients, study finds
• Angioplasty No Better Than Drug Treatment in Long Run
  Benefit disappears within three years, study finds
• Too Much Salt Boosts Blood Pressure
  Study rules out the effect of one genetic variation
• Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
  More than 2 a day for men, 1 for women, increases odds of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes
• Injected Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure
  When oral therapy isn't feasible
• Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia
  Researchers find autoantibodies that block potentially fatal pregnancy complication
• A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?
  Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say
• Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication
  Preeclampsia raises blood pressure, but the nutrient lowers the odds, study finds
• Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
  But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke
• Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
  Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
• For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
  Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life
• Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
  CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook
• Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
  When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds
• Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
  Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea
• Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
  Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says
• Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
  Could improve current assessments, report says
• Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health
  Reduce heart attack risk and blood pressure, studies show
• New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes
  Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds
• Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
  Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds
• 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People
  No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds
• Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome
  Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition
• Health Tip: Check Blood Pressure at Home
  Regular monitoring can keep it under control
• Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy
  Insulin resistance increases and arteries malfunction years later, researchers say
• Going Online to Draw the Line on High Blood Pressure
  Conferring with pharmacists permits quicker changes in drugs, improved management, study finds
• Subtle Nervous System Problems Signal Stroke Risk
  Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble
• Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough
  For those over 50, high systolic pressure is by far the greater threat, experts say
• Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone
  A key protein change can lessen the cholesterol-lowering drugs' effectiveness
• Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk
  European program shows improvement in diet and other factors
• Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke
  Problem-solving therapy could also make a difference, study shows
• Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended
  It makes better control possible, heart experts say
• Sleep Disorders Put Stroke, Blood Pressure Patients at Risk
  Treating obstructive apnea could cut chances of early death, studies find
• Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble
  Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men
• Many Diabetics Don't Get Necessary Blood Pressure Treatment
  Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found
• Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
  Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds
• Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk
  Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts
• Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension
  But the finding isn't meant to encourage patients to throw out their medications
• Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure
  No benefit seen for prehypertensive people in morning use, researchers report
• Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
  Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping
• High Blood Pressure Still Slipping Past Doctors
  Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals
• High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Associated With Eye Disease
  Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated
• Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
  Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment
• Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans
  Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used
• Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
  Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says
• Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
  Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study finds
• Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
  Eighty percent of high blood pressure-related deaths occur in poorer nations, study shows
• Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
  But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight
• Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
  Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds
• Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
  Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
• Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
  Are you at risk?
• Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke
  Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased risk almost 3-fold
• New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
  Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk, studies find
• Food as Medicine?
  Caffeine, green tea, tart cherries may fight MS, cancer and heart disease, studies suggest
• Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
  But jury still out on whether it makes difference in high-risk groups, study finds
• New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
  Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter, heart association says
• High Blood Pressure Runs in Families
  Long-term study firms up link between parents' hypertension, kids' lifetime risk
• Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
  Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in males
• Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
  Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure
• Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
  The worse the symptoms, the higher the chances of trouble, study shows
• Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
  Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries
• Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
  Caregivers were stressed, ate poorly, study found
• Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
  Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of cerebral infarction
• Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
  Inappropriate treatment with beta blockers, other meds also increases odds, study finds
• Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
  Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a few times a year
• Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those With High Blood Pressure
  Study says tobacco use may further damage already weakened vessels
• Stress Can Help Trigger Stroke
  Study found a clear association, but no such link for depression
• Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
  But these side effects are rare and benefits still outweigh risks, experts say
• Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
  Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds
• Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
  Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers odds of organ failure
• Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
  Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades
• Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
  Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests
• Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
  Too many don't have their blood pressure under control, researchers say
• Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
  More patients would take recommended medications, study says
• Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
  More must be done to help people living near major flight hubs, researchers say
• Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
  But Sutent's benefits may still outweigh its risks for many patients, experts say
• Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
  Preliminary study finds some benefit from calcium channel blockers
• Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
  German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during 2006 World Cup matches
• Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
  Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions
• Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications
  A person's gene profile seems to dictate reponse, study finds
• Two-Drug Combination Approved for High Blood Pressure
  Eased hypertension better than either drug alone, maker says
• Immune Therapy May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
  But it's nowhere near ready for general use, experts caution
• Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
  Results might also pertain to Vytorin, which contains Zetia, experts say
• Health Tip: Low-Sodium Meals
  Suggestions to lower your salt intake
• New Cancer Drug Boosts Blood Pressure
  But doctors say sunitinib's benefits outweigh its risks
• High Blood Triglycerides Linked to Stroke Risk
  Boosted concentrations of these fats doubled the odds, researchers say
• New Type of Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Shows Promise
  Experimental agent works differently than statin medications, researchers say
• Bystolic Approved for High Blood Pressure
  A new drug to combat a 'silent killer'
• High Blood Pressure Key Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
  Only one-third to one-half of those getting treatment reach their target levels, survey finds
• Older Hypertension Patients Less Likely to Get Lifestyle Advice
  Doctors more often tell younger people to change diet, get more exercise, study found
• Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks
  Medicated heart patients might be in danger, study suggests
• Blood Pressure Tougher to Tame in Winter
  Frigid temperatures may help keep vessels constricted, experts say
• Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits
  Studies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfect
• Garlic May Ward Off Heart Woes
  It spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds
• Daytime, Nighttime Blood Pressure Both Important
  Study supports round-the-clock monitoring
• Drug Combo Helps Fight Marfan Syndrome
  Inherited condition can lead to sudden cardiac death
• 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
  They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer screening
• Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
  Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly, researchers say
• Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
  Screening for variations in APO gene not warranted, researchers say
• Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
  Data re-analysis supports angioplasty, but not everyone agrees
• Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
  It raises risks even if blood pressure, cholesterol factored out, study finds
• Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
  Fatty meal has immediate, negative effect on heart health, research shows
• Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
  Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed
• Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety
  High-sodium processed foods are major contributor to heart trouble, researchers note
• Make a New Assault on Salt
  Most Americans get far too much than is healthy, experts say
• Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
  And that rise might continue until later in life, experts say
• Agent Orange May Boost Vietnam Vets' Hypertension Risk
  Federal report also revisits risks for a number of cancers
• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Preeclampsia
  A sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy
• Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages
  Study found high levels of protein predicted development of cardiovascular trouble
• Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth
  A safer, newer med performs as well as an old standby, researchers say
• Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
  Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests
• Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
  They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could revolutionize medicine, expert says
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
  The nutrients are found in certain fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils
• Heart Disease Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer's Course
  Patients with higher levels of C-reactive protein fared worse, study found
• Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
  Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar, cardio risk factors
• Salty Diet May Raise Ulcer Risk
  Culprit bacteria prefer saline environment, study finds
• Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks
  Obesity-linked problem tied to diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy
• Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag?
  Research with hamsters shows promise, but human trials are a long way off
• Trial of Blood Pressure Drug Offers Hopeful Early Results
  Medication combines two treatments to control the life-threatening condition
• Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet
  More people might comply if nutritious foods were cheaper, one expert says
• Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk
  Daily use lowers odds for the dangerous spike in blood pressure called preeclampsia
• U.S. Women Lagging Behind Men for Cholesterol Control
  Doctors might underestimate the threat to females, researchers say
• Premature Babies Face Future Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure Problems
  But the threats can be managed through proper diet and exercise, study says
• Migraines May Heighten Risk of Vision Problems
  Study finds link among middle-aged people with history of the headaches
• Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
  Supplement plus workouts raise good cholesterol levels, study finds
• Anxiety Ups Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients
  Stressed-out had double the odds for poor outcomes, study found
• 'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow
  Smoking them constricts vessels just as much as regular brands, study finds
• Younger Women Fail to Heed Heart Attack's Warning Signs
  Focusing on chest pain may not be enough, experts warn
• Statin Helps Keep Second Strokes at Bay
  Lipitor study supports use of cholesterol-lowering drugs after attacks
• New Drug Could Help Fight Bleeding Strokes
  It's one element of new American Heart Association guidelines
• Most Americans Don't Have High Blood Pressure Under Control
  The condition raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, study authors note
• Fewer Heart Patients Dying After Hospitalization
  Improvements in care are cutting heart failure, mortality rates, study finds
• Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Bring Mixed Benefits
  High-dose statins may not be worth the cost for some heart patients, study finds
• New Angina Drug Fails to Cut Heart Attacks
  But ranolazine may still have a place in therapy, experts say
• Campaign Offers Easy Steps to Cutting Diabetes Risk
  ADA's 'CheckUp America' program launches this week
• Unhealthy Young Adults Are Harming Their Hearts
  Weight gain, hypertension quickly damage arteries, study shows
• Newer Form of Heparin Better at Preventing Clots After Stroke
  Enoxaparin cut the risk by additional 43 percent, study found
• Cut Your Salt Use and Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease
  It can also reduce your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease, study finds
• Health Tip: Some Drugs May React With Grapefruit Juice
  Speak with your doctor if you're taking any of these meds
• Stroke Guidelines Focus on Critical First Hours
  Intravenous delivery of clot-busting drug still best treatment for patients, groups concur
• Monitoring Blood Pressure Is Everyone's Business
  May 17 marks World Hypertension Day, and the focus is on prevention, lifestyle changes
• Restless Legs Syndrome Boosts Heart Risks
  Repetitive nature of neurological disorder increases blood pressure, study says
• Dark Chocolate, But Not Tea, Takes a Bite Out of Blood Pressure
  Variety of studies supports both notions
• Watch Out for Eye Trouble During Pregnancy
  Hormone changes and migraines can arise, affecting vision, experts say
• Molecule Could Hold Key to Cholesterol
  Discovery of blood vessel compound may lead to better treatments, scientists say
• Vitamin K May Help Clear Arteries
  Animal study finds it reduces buildup of calcium in vessels
• Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
  Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies
• Experimental Drug Controls Cardiac Patients' Blood Pressure
  Another study finds a quick way to spot cause of shortness of breath
• Diabetes, Hypertension Explain Blacks' Higher Risk for Heart Failure
  Controlling these two factors should lower disease rates, experts say
• High Trans Fat Intake Triples Heart Disease Risk
  Fast-food component is even more dangerous than suspected, study finds
• Studies Highlight Pitfalls of Drug-Coated Stents
  For example, many patients don't take drugs that can ward off dangerous clots
• Quitting Smoking Rejuvenates Arteries
  10 years after last cigarette, vessels regain lost flexibility, study finds
• Obesity's Ties to Heart Disease Still Unclear
  More research is needed, experts say, especially when it comes to gender differences
• Blood Pressure Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
  Mouse study suggests ACE inhibitors shrink tumors
• Exercise in Youth Keeps Hypertension Risk Low
  Benefits extended past age 30, study found
• Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
  Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study finds
• Rising Blood Sugar Means Rising Heart Risk
  The danger begins even before glucose climbs abnormally high, experts say
• First Hypertension Drug to Inhibit Kidney Enzyme Approved
  Tekturna fights high blood pressure at earlier stages
• Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
  Study finds that those depressed are 50% more likely to die or be hospitalized for the condition
• Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk: Study
  Contrary to popular wisdom, they develop signs of heart disease earlier than white women
• Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
  And Dad's secondhand smoke can cause long-term trouble, too, study finds
• Drink a Little, Live a Little Longer?
  Another study suggests that light alcohol intake, especially wine, boosts health
• One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
  Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists say
• Education Works to Lower Patients' Heart Risk
  Simple intervention kept blood pressure, cholesterol levels down, study found
• U.S. Efforts to Boost Medical Care for Poor Effective
  Health Disparities Collaboratives is having limited success, study finds
• Study Crushes Garlic's Claim to Lower Cholesterol
  Neither the fresh or pill-packaged varieties brought LDL levels down
• New Beta Blocker Drug Reduces Heart Risks
  Coreg cut heart attacks, strokes compared to older drug, company-funded study found
• Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men
  Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin might affect chemicals that help blood vessels relax
• Low Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
  Rate more than doubles when systolic reading falls below 120 mm Hg, study finds
• Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk
  Difference between high and low readings can point to abnormal heartbeat, research shows
• High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
  Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds
• Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
  American Heart Association recommendations now focus on a woman's lifetime risk
• Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
  It will help more women get the help they need sooner, cardiologists say
• Better Control of Diabetes Could Reduce Stroke
  Most patients didn't manage their symptoms before attack, study found
• Majority of Americans Ignore Stroke Symptoms
  More than half of those affected didn't seek help, study finds
• High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Boosts Lifetime Heart Risk
  It's linked to hardening of the arteries in later life, study finds
• Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
  Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers
• Chinese Herb May Lower High Blood Pressure
  Research with hamsters focuses on the active ingredient in danshen
• Calculator Helps Users Gauge Heart Attack Risk
  Online tool scores threat based on health, habits and lifestyle
• Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study
  The syndrome includes factors such as obesity and high blood pressure
• Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
  Treatment should be tailored to individual patients, experts say
• Health Tip: Children Can Have High Blood Pressure, Too
  Especially if it runs in the family
• Health Tip: Measuring Waist Circumference
  It's a good indicator of a healthy body weight
• Girls Most Likely to Gain Weight as Pre-Teens
  Report urges interventions before the age of 9 or 10
• Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble
  Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for enlarged heart
• Brain Bleeds From Blood Thinner on the Rise
  Doctors need to weigh the risk of stroke vs. bleeding before prescribing warfarin
• Heart Disease, Stroke Still Big Killers
  Latest U.S. statistics suggest obesity, smoking are largely to blame
• Nitrates May Explain Success of Blood-Pressure Diet
  Small Swedish study suggests leafy vegetables could be source of nutrient
• Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
  Finding might explain why men are more prone to hypertension, experts say
• Blood Levels of Uric Acid Predict Hypertension in Blacks
  Finding points to possible test, treatments, researchers say
• New Blood Thinner Offers Safer Heart Attack Care
  Bivalirudin cut down on bleeding episodes, researchers found
• High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Boosts Disease Risk Later in Life
  Threat of stroke, heart attack and midlife high blood pressure all increase, study finds
• Higher Resting Heart Rate May Boost Death Risk
  Odds rose with more frequent beats per minute, study found
• Diabetes Dragging Down America's Health: Reports
  Increasingly, young people are suffering from the obesity-linked illness
• Migraines Linked to Heart Risk in Men
  Finding echoes prior study in women
• Low-Carb Diet Can Be Heart-Healthy
  But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say
• Health Tip: Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension
  When lung arteries narrow
• Blood Pressure Drugs Ward Off Kidney Disease
  ACE inhibitors help keep illness at bay, even in hypertensive patients
• Cholesterol Control Boosts Lymphoma Survivors' Outcomes
  Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts note
• Malaria Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
  Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm the heart
• Statins Could Aid Heart Failure Patients
  Findings suggest the cholesterol-lowering drugs improve survival
• Poor Sleep Contributes to Health Problems
  They can include diabetes and high blood pressure, studies reveal
• Heart Attack Patients Skipping Important Meds
  More than half don't take beta blockers as prescribed, study finds
• Four Short Walks a Day Ease Blood Pressure
  A few 10-minute strolls are even healthier than one long walk, study shows
• Health Tip: Reduce Salt in Your Diet
  It will help you avoid high blood pressure
• Health Tip: Chronic Kidney Disease Can Damage Heart
  Early detection can help keep it under control
• Race Plays Role in Stroke's Aftermath
  Minorities at higher risk for diminished quality of life, study finds
• U.S. Adds TLC to New Cholesterol Guide
  80-page publication offers prescription for therapeutic lifestyle changes
• Long Work Days Linked to High Blood Pressure
  Risk is higher for those with little job control, study suggests
• Mexican-Americans at Higher Risk for Second Stroke
  And second strokes can be more deadly than the first, experts warn
• Obesity Driving Medicare Costs Higher
  Spending soars as more people join up with diabetes, heart disease, experts say
• Younger Patients Can Develop Poor Leg Circulation
  Certain risk factors put those under 60 in danger, experts say
• Health Tip: Know Your Blood Pressure
  Are your pressure and cholesterol levels within normal range?
• Accutane Shows Strong Link to Higher Cholesterol
  Four in 10 users of the acne drug had a rise in blood fats, study found
• Lowering Blood Pressure Can Stop or Reverse Heart Disease
  Keeping hypertension at bay as important as reducing cholesterol, study suggests
• Birth Weight's Link to Hypertension Varies by Race
  Black newborns, but not whites, face a higher risk if born heavy, study finds
• Head Online for Advice on Heart Attack
  New U.S. National Institutes of Health Web site is aimed at seniors
• Suction Technique Improves Arterial Surgery
  It removes plaque to free up blood flow to kidneys, researchers say
• Immigrants Healthier Than Native New Yorkers
  But poor access to care means newcomers' health soon suffers, report finds
• Alzheimer's 'Risk Score' Spots Those Most Vulnerable
  Other studies look at dementia's links to stroke, cholesterol
• New Method Gauges Weight-Loss Surgery Risk
  Very obese, hypertensive males at greatest danger of fatal complications, experts say
• Alonzo Mourning Plays Offense Against Kidney Disease
  Returning from kidney failure and transplant, NBA star pushes for early detection
• Daily Activity Helps Fight PAD
  About 8 million Americans suffer from debilitating peripheral arterial disease
• Five Steps Help Men Live Longer
  Exercise, healthy diet, no smoking, staying trim and moderate drinking are key, study finds
• New Guide May Help Lower Blood Pressure
  Government health experts offering up revised DASH diet booklet
• Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Failure
  Absence of normal drop more than doubles the risk, study finds
• Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure
  The more consumed, the bigger the benefit, study finds
• Major Changes Could Reduce Diabetes Death Toll
  American Diabetes Association warns 62 million could die in next 30 years
• Blood-Pressure Drugs Linked to Birth Defects
  Risk tripled for women on ACE inhibitors during first trimester, study finds
• Researchers Spot Earliest Signs of Heart Disease
  PET scans detected arterial damage long before symptoms arose
• Diabetes, Smoking Are Risk Factors for Leg Artery Problems
  Study finds differences in difficulties with small and large arteries
• Health Tip: Keep Your Arteries Healthy
  Prevent atherosclerosis
• Drug Combos Best for Controlling Blood Pressure
  Lowering cholesterol also offers benefits, studies find
• Study Puts Focus on American Indians' Hypertension
  Differences are emerging between the sexes, and tribes
• Hypertension in Teens Predicts Adult Heart Woes
  Left unchecked, blood pressure rises 7 percent per year, study finds
• Many Docs Fail to Manage Patients' Hypertension
  Spanish study finds a third don't change treatment even when blood pressure is uncontrolled
• Spirituality May Help Lower Blood Pressure
  Church-going U.S. blacks had better BP, even with standard risk factors
• Elderly Brains Benefit From Stable Blood Pressure
  Study suggests treatment should be more aggressive in very old
• New Once-a-Day Blood Pressure Drug Effective
  Aliskiren is first new type of antihypertensive in a decade
• U.S. Experts Issue New Heart Disease Treatment Guidelines
  Among the changes: a lower recommended dose of daily aspirin, and more exercise
• Women Benefiting Less From Improved Heart Disease Care
  Cardiovascular death rate falling faster for men, study shows
• Experts Issue New Stroke-Prevention Guidelines
  Bottom line for patients: Stay healthy, get checked often
• Heart Drug Side Effects More Common in Minority Patients
  But experts say race may not necessarily be to blame
• Cheaper Diuretics Best Bet for Preventing Heart Failure
  They beat out ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, study found
• School Soda Ban Called Good First Step
  But more needs to be done to combat childhood obesity epidemic, experts say
• Health Tip: If Your Blood Pressure is Even a Little High
  Take steps to avoid future problems
• Relaxation Gives Truer Blood Pressure Reading
  Nurses' study advises 5-minute de-stress period before BP taken
• Moms Most Likely to Pass Heart Disease on to Kids
  People whose mothers got the illness early should get checked, researchers say
• Treatment Team Lowers Heart Risk for Obese Patients
  Battling the 'metabolic syndrome' on multiple fronts works, they say
• New Hope for Patients With Kidney Disease
  One promising breakthrough -- dialysis while you sleep
• Triple Drug Regimen Can Reduce Stroke Damage
  Study finds quicker recovery, less loss of function
• Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
  Etanercept could help lower inflammation linked to heart risk factors
• Half of Older Diabetics Go Without Key Heart Drugs
  Guidelines urge use of ACE inhibitors, ARBs, but only 43 percent get them
• Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment Boosts Diabetes, Hypertension Risk
  Study suggests link, but doctors say it's too early to abandon this therapy
• Blood Pressure Drugs Help Prevent Stroke, Heart Attack
  Review of the data suggests ACE inhibitors are lifesavers
• Blood Pressure Drugs Help Older Minds Stay Young
  Ongoing treatment kept dementia at bay, researchers say
• Antihypertensive Drug Could Treat Inherited Heart Disorder
  Mouse study suggests patients with Marfan syndrome may have a new option
• Multiple Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Blood Pressure
  Measures include counseling on nutrition and exercise, study reports
• High-Dose Vitamins Don't Head Off Preeclampsia
  Therapy might increase risk of low birth-weight babies, study says
• Blood Pressure, Hemorrhage Killing Pregnant Women in Developing World
  Abortion complications also threaten poor women's lives, study finds
• Weight-Loss Surgery Not Without Risks
  Age and type of surgery seem to be the key factors, study finds
• Blood-Pressure Drugs May Lower Alzheimer's Risk
  Diuretics might have the largest effect, researchers report
• Calcium Cuts Pregnancy Complications
  Supplements eased preeclampsia-linked trouble but not its incidence, study found
• More Than Immobility Triggers In-Flight Clots
  Low cabin pressure might also be to blame, but more study is needed, experts say
• Common Test May Spot Sickle-Cell Complications
  High enzyme levels indicate greater risks, study says
• Blood Pressure Dropping Globally
  Better diets, not antihypertensive medications, may be the reason, experts say
• Health Tip: High Blood Pressure, a Silent Killer
  Some people may not know they have it
• Healthy Lifestyle May Fight Impotence
  Diet, exercise battle both erectile dysfunction and heart disease, study suggests
• Statin Drugs Might Help Fight Impotence
  For some, Lipitor plus Viagra worked better than Viagra alone, study found
• Hispanics Benefit from Cholesterol-Lowering Statins
  Crestor, Lipitor reduce heart disease risk factors, study finds
• Vascular Abnormalities in Brain Linked to Shorter Life Span
  Excess amounts of white matter may be sign of high blood pressure, study says
• Chocolate Does a Man's Heart Good
  Dark variety seems to lower older men's risk of death, study finds
• Grapefruit May Sweeten Way to Lower Cholesterol
  Study finds the red variety, especially, may fight heart disease
• Two Drug-Coated Stents Perform Equally Well
  Head-to-head trial of the artery-opening devices found little difference
• Statins, Beta Blockers Help Block First Heart Attack
  These drugs do more than just reduce cardiovascular disease, study suggests
• Let Dark Chocolate Be Your Valentine
  Small amounts do a heart good, South Beach Diet doc says
• Heart Failure Rising In Older Americans
  But more are surviving longer with the disease, report finds
• Stroke Survivors in Danger of Another Attack
  New expert guidelines say equal attention must be paid to full and 'mini' stroke
• Obstetric Troubles Raise Kidney-Disease Risks
  Pregnancy-linked blood pressure complication could cause problems in later life, study found
• Blood Thinner Boosts Elderly Fracture Risk
  Long-term warfarin use increased the odds by 25 percent,study found
• Protein Linked to Pregnancy Complication
  Elevated levels of HtrA1 may warn of pending preeclampsia
• Study Looks at Hispanic Hypertension 'Race Gap'
  Black Hispanics more likely to have high blood pressure than white Hispanics
• Widening Waist a Heart Risk Factor for Women
  Waistlines over 35 inches are a matter of concern, study finds
• Heart Tests, Treatments May Be Overused
  Use of expensive interventions far exceeds rise in disease incidence, studies find
• Impotence Drugs Linked Again to Vision Problems
  Small study suggests users with previous heart attack history may be at risk
• Cutting Drug Co-Pays Lowers Costs for Insurers
  Cheaper meds for patients mean fewer pricey hospitalizations, study finds
• Vegetable Protein Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
  Study finding reinforces existing dietary recommendations
• Electrocardiograms Help Predict Heart Failure
  Study finding based on people with high blood pressure
• Hot Weather Heats Up Blood Pressure
  For elderly, rising temperatures means rising hypertension, early study suggests
• Taste for Salt May Be Linked to Birth Weight
  Finding could offer insights into blood-pressure treatment, researchers say
• Heart Attack Gives Most Survivors a 'Second Chance'
  Yet many surveyed say they aren't doing enough to prevent a recurrence
• Expensive Blood Pressure Meds No Better for Kidneys
  Large review of the literature refutes conventional wisdom
• Obesity, Blood Pressure Woes Haunt Aging Boomers
  But life expectancy has hit an all-time high, annual U.S. health report finds
• Expert Disputes 'Healthy Drinking' Theory
  There's no real proof moderate drinking protects heart, scientist says
• Health Tip: Be Careful Shoveling Snow
  It can be dangerous for some people
• Hectic Holidays Bring Health Hazards
  Here's some trouble to look out for -- and ways to avoid it
• Study Compares Use of Anti-Clotting Drugs for Heart Patients
  Researchers found little difference between two forms of heparin
• Male Preemie Babies at Higher Risk for Hypertension As Adults
  Odds are doubled for males born very early, study found
• Placenta Problems Predict Early Heart Trouble
  Obesity may help trigger pregnancy complications and later cardiovascular woes, study finds
• Fewer Carbs Boost DASH Diet's Heart Benefits
  Replacing carbohydrates with protein or monosaturated fats checked blood pressure
• Gene Combo May Cut Statin Drugs' Effectiveness
  The mutations also occur more in blacks than whites, researchers say
• Eating Out Poses Health Risks for Kids
  They're prone to high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease, study finds
• Measuring Blood Pressure Near Heart May Be Key
  Arm-based readings may not give the full picture of a medicine's effectiveness, study finds
• High Nighttime Blood Pressure May Mean Low Daytime Performance
  Finding supports the use of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, experts say
• Java Won't Get Blood Pressure Jumping
  Coffee may even protect women from hypertension, but colas may encourage it, new study finds
• For Joe Montana, Managing High Blood Pressure Is a Family Affair
  Healthy lifestyle, proper meds and family support can control this dangerous disease
• Diuretics Can Help Control Blood Pressure
  Study finds they aid patients who don't respond to standard medications
• Beta Blockers Less Effective Against High Blood Pressure
  But don't stop taking them, experts say
• Blood Pressure Drugs Prevent Some Headaches
  Finding adds to research that hypertension may contribute to headache
• High Blood Pressure Can Be Lethal in Overweight
  It's the prime factor raising their cardiovascular risk, study finds
• On-the-Job Stress May Boost Inflammation
  Lack of control over workday could harm arteries, study finds
• Beta-Blocker Drugs May Pose Dangers for Some
  Patients with specific genes may be at higher risk, study suggests
• When Job Ups Blood Pressure, Spouse Can Help
  Loving support helps beat stress-linked hypertension, study finds
• Lead Exposure Plus Hypertension May Cause Cognitive Decline
  While preliminary, finding highlights need to limit lead in environment, experts say
• Menopause May Boost Salt-Linked Hypertension
  Hormonal changes can make women more sensitive to salt, raising blood pressure over time, study finds
• Genes May Sway Blood Pressure Drugs' Effectiveness
  Finding could lead to more tailored antihypertensive drug treatment
• 'Designer' Rats Yield Clues to Hypertension
  The rodents should reveal much about links to menopause, salt sensitivity
• Genes May Predispose Some Men to High Blood Pressure
  Blacks seem to be especially susceptible, a new study suggests
• Being Overweight Hurts Kids' Arteries
  Extra pounds weaken vessel walls, even at ages as young as 9, study finds
• Painkillers Don't Boost Blood Pressure in Healthy Men
  But study authors say more research needed to examine potential risks
• Housework Helps Sweep Hypertension Away
  Daily clean-ups encourage clean bill of health, study finds
• Lower Blood Pressure Reduces Brain Damage After Stroke
  French study finds less loss of nerve cells, preserving mental function
• Health Tip: Remembering Your Medicine
  So you don't forget an important dose
• Newer Blood Pressure Drugs Beat Back Heart Attack
  Modern meds like ACE inhibitors protect better than older agents, study finds
• Blood Pressure Drug Cuts Arrythmia Stroke Risk
  Perindropil boosted protection over and above anti-clotting meds, study found
• Poor Brain Blood Flow Raises Dementia Risk
  Blood pressure and heart disease may play key roles, study shows
• OTC Painkillers Boost Blood Pressure in Women
  Study found significant increase in those who take daily doses
• New Uses for Blood Pressure Drug Approved
  To improve chances for high-risk heart attack survivors
• Hypertension Undertreated in Elderly
  Yet they're at highest risk of heart attack and stroke, study says
• Cardio Drugs May Prevent Surgery-Linked Heart Attack
  Beta blockers seem to shield high-risk patients, but more study needed
• New Hope for Those With High Blood Pressure
  Novel drugs and devices promise to improve hypertension management
• Cardiovascular Dangers Cut Across Race, Gender
  High cholesterol plus hypertension a killer combo for everyone, experts say
• Teen Girls Have Edge on Blood Pressure
  Study shows a healthier cardiovascular stress response
• Dark Chocolate May Sweeten the Way to Health
  Daily dose lowered blood pressure, improved insulin sensitivity, study showed
• New Hypertension Drug Works Well in Blacks
  Nebivolol lowers pressure better than other beta blockers, researcher says
• Soy May Fight High Blood Pressure
  But don't change your diet just yet, experts say
• Symptomless Hypertension Too Often Ignored
  Other conditions divert patient attention from dangerous high blood pressure
• Middle-Age Hypertension Cuts Five Years Off Life
  Findings are another reason to reduce high blood pressure early, experts say
• Obesity Sends Health Costs Soaring
  Study pegs weight gain as major factor behind U.S. spending
• Diuretics Best Option For Diabetics With High Blood Pressure
  Large study finds they work as well as more expensive drugs
• Study Points to Heart Disease Marker's Dark Side
  Is blood protein CRP a sign of vessel damage, or a cause?
• Heavy Drinking Linked to Variety of Health Woes
  Injury, hypertension, depression and lung disorders all common, study found
• Viagra Treats Children's Lethal Hypertension
  The impotence drug relaxes lung arteries, extending survival
• Heart Patients at High Post-Hospital Stroke Risk
  Study suggests more aggressive therapies are warranted
• Salt Aggravates High Blood Pressure
  And the mineral is hidden in many foods, experts say
• Viagra Ingredient Helps Blood Pressure Disorder
  Rare condition can destroy heart
• Blacks at Increased Risk for Enlarged Heart
  Finding spurs call for better blood pressure control
• New Test Could Speed Cardiac Care
  Blood screen quickly identifies heart failure type
• Obesity, Diabetes Raise Joint Replacement Risks
  Study finds more complications in hypertensive patients, too
• Key Factors Raise Clogged Artery Risk
  Metabolic syndrome plus vascular calcium greatly boost the odds, study finds
• Too Few At-Risk Heart Patients Offered Statins
  Cholesterol-lowering drugs discussed in fewer than half of doctor's visits
• Many Heart Attack Patients Have Metabolic Syndrome
  Risk factors include wide waistlines, hypertension and high blood sugar, study finds
• Why Patients Fail to Take Their Medicines
  Age, gender and number of prescriptions are key, heart study finds
• Homeless People's Heart Problems Going Untreated
  Study finds many suffer from hypertension, diabetes
• Three-Drug Combo May Best Protect Heart
  Aspirin, statin and beta-blocker trio beats any one drug alone
• Health Tip: Lowering Blood Pressure
  Maintaining healthy habits is key
• Depression Raises Men's Heart Risks
  Blue moods bring cardiovascular system down, too, study finds
• Alcohol a Strong Risk Factor for Hypertension in China
  Frequent drinkers double their risk of high blood pressure, study finds
• Beer, Red Wine Both Boost Blood Pressure
  But red wine's other effects may still make it heart-healthy
• Obesity: Bad For Men, Women and Kids
  Being overweight is hard on everyone's hearts, new studies find
• New Clues to Killer Heart Failure
  Underlying health problems may be best treatment target, researchers say
• Exercise Isn't Always Enough to Lower Blood Pressure
  Older people with the condition may need to lose weight, start medications earlier
• Electroacupuncture May Ease Blood Pressure
  In rats, needles with mild current cut hypertension in half
• Pregnancy Complication Linked to Hypertension in Kids
  Maternal high blood pressure disorder, preeclampsia, may pass on risk
• Aspirin May Help Prevent Pregnancy Complication
  Mouse study suggests low doses of the drug can protect against preeclampsia
• Laughter is Ha-Ha-Heart Healthy
  Blood flow increases when folks watch funny movies, study finds
• Dietary Fiber Fights High Blood Pressure
  A review of studies supports intake of fruits, grains and vegetables
• Meditate, and Feel Blood Pressure Fall
  Two 15-minute sessions daily greatly relaxed blood vessels, researchers say
• New Treatment for Heart Failure
  Blood pressure drug assumes dual role
• Heart Disease Risks Common in Migraine Sufferers
  Hypertension, high cholesterol common in people with migraine
• Meditation Calms Blood Pressure, Too
  Transcendental method can reduce need for medication, study finds
• Southern Blacks More Prone to Die From Stroke
  Reasons for regional disparity unclear
• High Blood Pressure: The New Childhood Scourge
  Overweight kids face risk of heart disease as adults
• High Blood Pressure a Worldwide Problem
  Big increase predicted in less developed countries
• Study Unlikely to Change Use of Hypertension Drugs
  Experts say diuretics safe enough, but alternatives do exist
• More Kids at Risk for Future Heart Trouble
  Experts warn many already showing signs
• Exercise Cuts Heart, Diabetes Risk Factors
  Program reduces incidence of metabolic syndrome
• More Evidence of Inflammation's Role in Heart Disease
  Even infection can have inflammatory effect on blood vessels, research finds
• Obese Kids Prone to Enlarged Hearts as Adults
  Added weight puts strain on developing heart muscle, study finds
• Experts Urge Widening Key Test for Diabetics
  Screen could find heart, kidney problems in nondiabetics, too
• Unsound Bodies Lead to Unsound Minds
  Study ties couch potato lifestyle to dementia in elderly
• Hypertension Drugs Serve Another Role
  Save lives in those with heart disease and normal blood pressure
• Heart Health Tied to Social, Psychological Factors
  Studies find several factors outside the body
• Study Faults Popular Hypertension Drug
  Atenolol doesn't prevent heart deaths, Swedish researchers say
• While-You-Sleep Dialysis Proving Successful
  Improved artery health compared to daytime dialysis
• Obesity Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
  Extra pounds in middle age double incidence, study says
• Gene Passed by Mom Tied to Metabolic Syndrome
  Cells' energy factories raise blood pressure, cholesterol
• Common Heart Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's
  Experts caution larger trial needed on ACE inhibitors
• Obesity Surgery Sharply Improves Related Problems
  Substantial gains seen in hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol
• Hypertension Hurts Brain Function in Young
  Study finds it erodes cognitive ability in those of all ages
• Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Youth Pays Off Later
  Study finds women less likely to die of any cause as they age
• Heart Drugs May Also Strengthen Bone
  Beta blockers associated with lower fracture risk
• Diabetes Dangerous in Women With Heart Disease
  Combination triples risk of heart failure, study finds
• Metabolic Syndrome Hikes Heart Risk
  Traits like belly fat, high blood pressure are part of the syndrome
• 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Could Develop Irregular Heartbeat
  Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk
• The Eyes Are the Window to Hypertension
  Narrowed vessels can warn of high blood pressure later
• Docs Need to Focus on Kids' Obesity, Hypertension
  Researchers urge pediatricians to recognize, treat growing problem
• Drug Cuts Death Risk for Heart Patients
  Clonidine helps when given before non-cardiac surgery
• Lifestyle Can Cut Risk of Alzheimer's
  Staying trim, eating well and social networking help
• Hormone Warns of Hypertension
  Aldosterone levels indicate greater risk, new treatment avenue
• Newer Drug Helps Prevent Heart Attack
  Valsartan benefits older people at high risk for heart attack and stroke: study
• Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Blood Pressure
  Diet, regular workouts are best long-term strategy
• Blood Pressure Rising in Kids
  Study says it can set stage for problems later
• Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure in Teens
  Study says it's an effective, inexpensive alternative
• Small Hypertension Changes Carry Big Risk
  Blood pressure should be monitored in women with heart disease
• Home Is Where the Heart Monitoring Is
  Blood pressure readings better predict cardiovascular events
• Are You Paying Too Much for Hypertension Drugs?
  Many Americans are, a study says
• Taking Blood Pressure at Home Makes Sense
  Combining it with office readings gives best picture of hypertension risk
• Blood Pressure Medication Reminder
  When it's time to remember
• Single Drug for Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Approved
  Millions live with both
• Diabetics Lax in Caring for Heart Health
  Blood sugar levels, blood pressure fail to improve, study finds
• Arm Position Is Key to Blood Pressure Reading
  Levels swing as much as 10% when you flex your elbow, study says
• Ephedra, Though Banned, Still Under Attack
  Study finds heart problems with small dose of Metabolife 356
• Metabolic Syndrome Players Deadly When Combined
  Study says any of them is bad, but a mixture is worse
• Blood Molecule Tied to Hypertension Risk
  C-reactive protein associated with yet another heart problem
• Intense Weight Lifting Linked to Fatal Heart Trouble
  It can lead to a tear in the heart's major artery
• Study Finds Hypertension Drugs Equal
  Calcium channel blockers as effective as beta blockers
• Hypertension, Inflammation a Deadly Combo
  Stroke risk much higher in women with high CRP levels
• Hypertension Harder to Control in Women
  They don't respond as well as men to drugs, finds study
• Lowering Blood Pressure Harms Stroke Victims
  Study says it leads to more brain damage
• Pushy People Push Up Their Blood Pressure
  Hostility, impatience linked to risk factor in type A young adults
• Minerals Worth Their Salt to Curb Hypertension
  More calcium, potassium counteract effects of high sodium
• Lower Blood Pressure a Memory Booster
  Helps older folks avoid gaffes, study finds
• Cancer Virus Now Tied to Deadly Lung Ailment
  Herpesvirus found in primary pulmonary hypertension
• Hypertension Drug Also Cuts Bone Loss
  But protection of thiazides lost when people stop taking them
• Two Blood Pressure Drugs May Act as One
  Study could change regimen for hypertension, heart failure
• Blood Pressure Flags Revised
  New guidelines lower base levels for hypertension
• Can Dark Chocolate Halt Heart Trouble?
  Small study suggests it licks hypertension, but experts point out caloric downside
• Heart Hormones Slow Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
  Four of them are twice as effective as standard treatment, study finds
• Races React Differently to Hypertension Drugs
  Study finds doctors need a combination of medications at hand
• Study Sheds Light on Possible Causes of Preeclampsia
  Finds link to high concentrations of a natural chemical
• Moderate Lifestyle Changes Control Hypertension
  Study finds determination works without drastic measures
• A Stiff Aorta Is a Stroke Risk