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Health Matters : What is Hypertension ?

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases. The vast majority of people who develop hypertension do not have any clinical symptoms.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WABC

Controlling high blood pressure

High blood pressure, medically called hypertension, is termed a silent killer because it can often fatally damage the heart and kidneys without any symptoms.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Physics Blog

Key player identified in cascade that leads to hypertension-related kidney damage

A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Medical College of Georgia, Immunology, Biology, Science

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Associated Content

9 Common Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

A majority of people around the world suffer from high blood pressure. High Blood pressure is the measure of force against arteries.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue Nov 03, 2009

CBC News

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring

Middle-aged adults whose parents have Alzheimer's disease are at increased risk for high blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation - all of which may be associated with later development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, Medicine, Science / Technology

PhysOrg Weblog

Researchers identify the 3 killer indicators that are even worse than high cholesterol

Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified a particular combination of health problems that can double the risk of heart attack and cause a three-fold increase in the risk of mortality.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Diabetes, Circulation

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Medical News

CHS, BPC and CHEP integrated into one hypertension entity

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada today welcomed the integration of the Canadian Hypertension Society , Blood Pressure Canada , and the Canadian Hypertension Education Program into one hypertension entity.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Stroke

Sun Nov 01, 2009

KOLD-TV Tucson

How diabetes affects your kidneys

Your kidneys act somewhat like the colander you use in the kitchen. They strain out waste and keep the useful substances in your body.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Medical News Today

Hypertension Guidelines Reappraised In Light Of New Research

A Task Force of the European Society of Hypertension have released the official European guidelines on the management and treatment of hypertension .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Nursing

Fri Oct 30, 2009

KRISTV Corpus Christi, TX

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure

Here's a new reason to put down that sugary soft drink: Research suggests that a diet high in fructose, a common sweetener, boosts the risk of high blood pressure.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Colorado Denver

The Herald

A sugary ingredient that is commonly used to flavour processed foods...

A sugary ingredient that is commonly used to flavour processed foods and soft drinks could be a major cause of high blood pressure, new research has found.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Diabetes

Thu Oct 29, 2009

WOIO

DASH to help lower blood pressure

Want to lower your blood pressure? Try the DASH eating plan, short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Life, Dieting, Fruits, Vegetables

Wed Oct 28, 2009

MediLexicon

Four Basics And Some Good Information About Beta-Blocker Treatment For High Blood Pressure

If you're one of the millions of Americans taking a medicine called a beta-blocker for high blood pressure, here are some basics about this family of medicines: -- Beta-blockers are a family of medicines also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Metoprolol (generic), Toprol XL, Medication

Medical News Today

Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots

Main Category: Vascular Also Included In: Blood / Hematology ; Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 27 Oct 2009 - 5:00 PDT The location of extra pounds appears to affect the risk of blood clots in middle-aged people, but affects men and women differently, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Related Topix: Circulation, Medicine, Health

Tue Oct 27, 2009

CNW Group

The True North - Strong when salt free

Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Stroke, Medicine, Health, Life, Food, Fruits, Nutrition

The West Australian

Sex, alcohol, fat among world's big killers

Tackling just five health factors could prevent millions of premature deaths and increase global life expectancy by almost 5 years, the United Nations World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Offbeat

EurekAlert!

Puberty a gateway to heart disease for Canada's teens

Edmonton - A seven-year ongoing study examining over 20,000 Canadian grade 9 students shows most already have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, Dr.

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Related Topix: 9, Stroke, Health, Family, Kids, Life, Food, Nutrition

Medical News

Oral contraceptives increase stroke risk but benefits still outweigh risks for most users

She was only 30 years old, but she was experiencing the classic symptoms of a stroke.

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Related Topix: Hospital Administration, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Health

Mon Oct 26, 2009

WOIO

High blood pressure and cold medication

You have a stuffy head, scratchy throat, and feel achy and feverish. Should you head to the drugstore and stock up on cold and flu remedies? Or maybe you tend to grab whatever you have in your medicine cabinet.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Science Blog

UC San Diego researchers reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension in mouse models

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have identified a key protein that promotes the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension in humans and mice.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, UC San Diego

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