Even Small Amounts of Excess Body Fat Can Cause Problems in Children
Wednesday November 29, 2006
Peter H. Whincup, Ph.D., Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology at St. George’s University in the UK, recently published information in the Journal of the American Heart Association which suggests that even ... Read More
Implanted Pacemaker Shows Promise for Reducing High Blood Pressure
Tuesday November 28, 2006
A device recently enrolled in US Clinical Trials has shown tremendous initial promise at treating high blood pressure in those who are resistant to traditional medicines.
The device is based ... Read More
Does HBP During Pregnancy Increase Later Risk?
Tuesday November 28, 2006
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are at increased risk for subsequently developing problems like stroke, heart failure, and kiney problems later in life. This according to ... Read More
Breathe Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure?
Monday November 27, 2006
A new device, which straps around the chest and works by helping to regulate the depth and rate of breathing via auditory cues, has reportedly been helping some patients obtain ... Read More
High Blood Pressure is the Most Common Chronic Disorder in Women After Menopause
Monday November 27, 2006
The 18th World Congress of Gynecologists, held recently in Malaysia, identified high blood pressure as the most common chronic disease affecting women after menopause.
This high incidence is due to the ... Read More