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    Amphetamine Use Increases Risk of Aortic Tears in Young Adults, Study Suggests  Aug 31, 2010
    Medically, amphetamines are known to increase blood pressure, and hypertension is a known trigger of aortic dissection ... Amphetamines may contribute to heart attacks by increasing heart rate and blood pressure and by causing. (Science Daily)

    Whole Foods CEO: Healthy food is affordable necessity  Aug 31, 2010
    My vitality is higher, my cholesterol plummeted, and my blood pressure has dropped. I'm healthier today than I was 20 years ago. (USA Today -- Money)

    System Uses Electrical Trickery on the Brain to Induce Realistic Spaceflight Effects  Aug 31, 2010
    23, 2009) The organs of the inner ear have a direct effect on brain blood flow, independent of blood pressure and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Researchers used a series of human centrifuge experiments. (Science Daily)

    Anxiety: the price of being human  Aug 31, 2010
    It manifests itself with increased blood pressure, scary dreams and at extremes, panic attacks that can strike even when asleep. I guess fear of failure fits in with Geoff's third category, anxiety about the past and the future - the pain and humiliation felt at past failures can project into the future. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Can't control weight gain?  Aug 31, 2010
    Medication Some drugs meant to deal with depression, migraines and blood pressure and even those taken during hormone replacement therapy may lead to weight gain. These drugs have various effects on the body, from an increase in appetite to rise in the body's insulin levels. (India Times, India)

    Iron Chef Bobby Flay Comes To Aetna As The Insurer Promotes Healthy Eating  Aug 31, 2010
    Bad for high blood pressure, but great for a reduction in food buying. Leave a comment. (FOX61, CT)

    Thousands Attend Texas Megachurch Conference  Aug 30, 2010
    Volunteers provided blood pressure and cholesterol checks and free screenings. Latest Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Alternatives to statins for cholesterol lowering exist  Aug 30, 2010
    Side effects include discomfort or pain from the injection and, rarely, a drop in blood pressure. Have you tried the oral erectile dysfunction medicines Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    - Taiwan News Quick take  Aug 30, 2010
    Pediatric hematologist Chang Teh-kao (iw) said Michs blood pressure, heartbeat and body temperature all appeared normal on Saturday, but he feared that her disorder was far more complicated than originally thought. Chang said Michs right arm appears to be four to five times bigger than her left arm, possibly because of an abnormal growth of blood vessels or bones. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    WWII landing craft on way for six-day visit  Aug 30, 2010
    "I could feel my blood pressure rising, muscles tensing.". Despite the dangers, the crew usually didn't have much time to be scared. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Dr. Florence T. Bourgeois discusses possible flaws in the drug approval process  Aug 30, 2010
    Q. Your research covered five types of medications that treat depression, heartburn, high blood pressure, psychosis, and high cholesterol. Why did you choose those five and what did you find. (Boston Globe)

    Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients  Aug 30, 2010
    The scientists focused on patients who were already taking medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol and potential clotting ... All had experienced a heart attack at some point in the decade leading up to the study, and all were taking blood pressure medications, anti-clotting drugs and statins. (AZCentral -- Health)

    Extra Credit: Health is a top concern for African Americans  Aug 30, 2010
    " Turnaround has to include getting people to be active. Clyde Yancy, medical director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, said 70 percent of Americans are physically inactive. "The best way to prevent heart disease is to eat less and do more," he said. Regular medical checkups are a must. Folks should know their blood pressure, cholesterol count, blood sugar levels and get tested for HIV/AIDS. Booker Daniels with the Centers for Disease... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    - Woman, 52, dies watching Avatar  Aug 30, 2010
    In January this year, a 42-year-old male surnamed Kuo (), who had a history of high blood pressure, was also declared dead after watching Avatar shortly after it was released in Taiwan. This story has been viewed 797 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Science panel reaches a gloomy verdict on Alzheimer’s  Aug 29, 2010
    The studies included research on nearly everything proposed to prevent the disease: exercise, mental stimulation, healthy diet, social engagement, nutritional supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs or those that lower cholesterol or blood pressure, even the idea that people who marry or stay trim might be saved from dementia ... Scientists have spent the years since searching for factors that might affect risk, checking data from other studies to see if, for example, diet or blood pressure or... (Boston Globe)

    Thousands attend conference launched by Jakes  Aug 29, 2010
    Volunteers provided blood pressure and cholesterol checks and free screenings. On the Net. (KSLA.com, LA)

    Man Survives Fall  Aug 29, 2010
    Douglas Fire Department paramedics arrived but were have trouble stabilizing his blood pressure, according to reports. While a helicopter was at the field, he was transported by ambulance to Southeast Arizona Medical Center and later air-evaced to Tucson. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Are your kids fat?  Aug 29, 2010
    Were seeing higher blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels, things you used to think youd see only in an adult, said Dr. Tami Wiegmann, pediatrician with the Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic in Mason City. We see children who are toddlers who are overweight. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Community Calendar  Aug 29, 2010
    LWMC to Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings ... program, Lake Wales Medical Center will offer free blood pressure screenings on Tuesday, April 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. The screenings will be offered in Room 201 of the Hunt Building at the hospital, 410 S. 11th Street ... About one in three adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Cass County plans variety of health clinics in lakes area  Aug 28, 2010
    Blood pressure clinics are ... Cass County Public Health is hosting adult health clinics with a public health nurse performing senior health screening and assessment: Health history, blood pressures, blood glucose and medication management at no charge. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    San Diego couple final link in nation's largest kidney transplant chain  Aug 28, 2010
    Browne said the need for kidney transplants is expected to continue growing because the leading causes of kidney failure including diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity continue to escalate. Browne called kidney failure a disease of the working poor who often cant afford a healthy diet or to go to the doctor with early symptoms of illness. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    To make money, it's time to go back to the future  Aug 28, 2010
    Blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of stroke, cancer. Anything that lowers your chance of becoming a burden on health resources will become self-diagnosable and government funded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Are Allergies Associated with Heart Disease?  Aug 28, 2010
    Iribarren also noted that study subjects with allergy (particularly wheezing) had a greater burden of heart disease risk factors (for example, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure), compared with allergy-free subjects. Therefore, "allergists, internists and cardiologists should be made aware of this link and intensify cardiovascular risk profile assessment and modification among patients presenting with allergy.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Katrina Health Concerns Linger  Aug 28, 2010
    In adults, it has been linked to reproductive issues, miscarriage and birth defects, nerve damage, cognitive impairment, high blood pressure, joint pain and digestive issues. The results of the study also suggested that floodwaters carried toxic sediment containing arsenic to other areas of the city where they were deposited in the soil. (Fox News)

    Body mass index and thrombogenic factors in newly menopausal women  Aug 28, 2010
    Moreover, as BMI increases, so do traditional established cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein ... The researchers assessed conventional cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, and liver function ... For example, the mean blood pressure in the low BMI group was 115/72 mmHg, but 124/77 mmHg and 127/78 mmHg in the... (EurekAlert!)

    Toddler Is Youngest to Get Artificial Lung  Aug 27, 2010
    If left untreated, high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs can eventually lead to heart failure. Lung infections may be one trigger for hypertension, but for many like Owen, the cause is unknown. (ABC News)

    Doctors: Artificial lung saved Eldon boy  Aug 27, 2010
    Owen, whose doctors determined he had high blood pressure in the lungs, is believed to be the youngest person to receive an artificial lung ... Doctors determined Owen had idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Politicking with President Mills's health  Aug 27, 2010
    family history of hypertension, you have never had your blood pressure checked. Like Ursula, you also mock the President for poor health although you yourself are a. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease Strengthened  Aug 27, 2010
    The researchers adjusted the data to control for age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, body-mass index, smoking, exercise and cerebrovascular disease. They found no association between diabetes risk factors and the development of tangles. (MEDLINEplus)

    Supplement Produces a 'Striking' Endurance Boost  Aug 27, 2010
    26, 2010) Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise. The study has important implications for athletes, as results suggest that taking the supplement can allow people to exercise up to 20% longer and could produce a 1-2% improvement in race times. (Science Daily)

    In Some Patients, Hypertension Meds Raise Blood Pressure  Aug 27, 2010
    WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Popular prescription medications taken to control hypertension may actually boost blood pressure in a "statistically significant" percentage of patients, researchers report ... The research involved 945 New York City residents participating in a program designed to control high blood pressure in the workplace from 1981 to 1998 ... "Every clinician knows that there's a variation in response to antihypertensive treatment, and that some patients will have an... (MEDLINEplus)

    Dona Ana County Man Missing; Family Speaks Out  Aug 27, 2010
    He is reported to be in general overall good health but does take blood pressure medicine. Barnett's daughter, Kelly Goss, told KFOX Thursday that her father is independent and has gone a few days without calling family members, but 13 days later, his disappearance is now unusual. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    FDA Warns Consumers About Sexual Enhancement Product  Aug 27, 2010
    WASHINGTON (August 26, 2010)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday warned consumers not to take TimeOut capsules, a sexual enhancement product, because they contain an ingredient that can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure ... TimeOut capsules contain hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, which is the active ingredient in Viagra, the FDA said, and like sildenafil, the chemical may interact with such prescription drugs as nitrates, including nitroglycerin,... (KWTX.com, TX)

    Women's Equality Day everywhere but in N.J.  Aug 27, 2010
    The fact of the matter is that these "family planning" dollars fund birth control, routine gynecological exams, prenatal care, screenings for high blood pressure, anemia, diabetes, sexually transmitted infections, and breast and cervical cancer, as well as critical education and outreach. Absent this funding, women without the means to afford health care will now be forced to forgo essential prevention measures to keep them healthy, instead using hospital emergency rooms and charity care funds... (NJ.com -- Times)

    SENIOR CALENDAR  Aug 27, 2010
    9 a.m. - Free blood pressure check ... 9 a.m. - Free blood pressure checks. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Novartis gets FDA OK for blood pressure treatment  Aug 27, 2010
    ZURICH: Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG received US approval for a new treatment of high blood pressure, broadening the use of Tekturna, the successor to the group's best-selling drug, Diovan. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tekamlo tablets, a single-pill treatment of high blood pressure combining Tekturna with the widely used calcium channel blocker amlodipine, the Swiss group said on Friday ... Studies showed Tekamlo significantly reduced blood pressure compared to amlodipine or... (India Times)

    Fan walks 425 miles to team's practice  Aug 26, 2010
    A retired pipe fitter, Paquette teared up as he explained sisu, a Finnish term for perseverance, and why he made the trek from the north-central region of the U.P. after his bout with high cholesterol and blood pressure ... "Do you send them a letter? That ends up in the waste basket. "After the holidays when my weight and my cholesterol and my blood pressure all went north, I said let's get into a little bit more committed routine of walking, and I did. (AZCentral -- News)

    Copy Number Variation Found to Cause Rare Kidney Disease  Aug 26, 2010
    (July 27, 2007) A combination of two types of blood pressure-lowering drugs -- an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) plus an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), added to enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) ... 20, 2009) A mutation in a gene that helps regulate high blood pressure is a cause of inherited kidney disease, according to a new. (Science Daily)

    First-ever Moniteau County Back-to-School Fair welcomes more than 300 children  Aug 26, 2010
    The screenings included dental checks and screenings for things such as vision problems, hearing issues, scoliosis, head lice and blood pressure. The fair also had experts on hand to review immunization records to make sure children were up to date on their shots. (California Democrat, MO)

    Migraine with Aura Linked to Small Rise In Heart, Stroke Risks  Aug 26, 2010
    The individual risk faced by migraine sufferers with aura is low and efforts to reduce their risk of heart disease-related death should focus on eliminating conventional risk factors, including high blood pressure, smoking and high cholesterol, the study authors said. Additional research is needed to learn more about the link between migraine with aura and increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes, the team stated in a news release from the journal's publisher. (MEDLINEplus)

    The Fire Museum celebrates 30th FIREFEST  Aug 26, 2010
    The University Hospital Ambassadors will be on hand to provide personal blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and to distribute brochures on healthy living. The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati is located at 315 West Court Street, Downtown, and is open Tuesday Friday from 10AM to 4PM, on weekends from Noon to 4PM, closed Mondays and major holidays. (FOX19.com, OH)

    St. Louis Childrens Hospital first in U.S. to implant artificial lung  Aug 26, 2010
    Earlier this year, Owen was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension , or high blood pressure in the lungs. This condition can stress the heart, ultimately leading to heart failure. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Baby hammocks, bottle warmers recalled  Aug 26, 2010
    This compound could interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease. If the active drug ingredient interacts with nitrates, it could cause blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Q&A: Have any holes been drilled in the soil for testing at the General Motors site?  Aug 26, 2010
    According to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Pekar suffered from high blood pressure, asthma and depression and had been diagnosed with prostate cancer before his death on July 12. He was 70. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    - Trapped Chile miners rally around leaders to survive  Aug 26, 2010
    The Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that two of miners have some medical expertise and would be sent thermometers and blood pressure machines. This is obviously an immense asset in this situation, Health Minister Jaime Manalich told reporters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    First responders play important role at the scene of an accident  Aug 26, 2010
    Other questions concern things such as when they last ate and what they ate, any medications they are on and when they last took them, are they taking any herbal supplements or over-the-counter medications, their medical history of any major health problems or diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc ... We want to know the baseline so if something changes, like blood pressure goes up or down, we know were doing the right things. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Watch that anger  Aug 26, 2010
    Your blood pressure shoots up and your breathing becomes faster ... And in the long run, the elevated blood pressure can lead to increase in the chances of heart attack. (India Times, India)

    Heritage Fair  Aug 26, 2010
    Entertainment: Shoe shines at Dick's Shoe Hospital; blood pressure taken in the hospital; coffee buffet at the Welcome Center; Genealogy information in the depot; Spelling Bee in the schoolhouse; Children's Parade; Knowledge Bowl Testing in front of schoolhouse; Entertainment at the Bandstand. Continuous Attractions: *Postcards in the Post Office * Quarter exchange at the bank * Mt. Lake Heritage DVD in the Depot * Accordion players. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)

    Area Happenings  Aug 26, 2010
    Blood Pressure Check. Blood pressure checks are held the third Wednesday, of each month at Life Care Center in Bruceton from 10:30-11:30 a.m.. (Camden Chronicle, TN)

    Migraine Sufferers Have Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease and Stroke, Research Finds  Aug 26, 2010
    The researchers conclude that the individual risk faced by migraine sufferers is low, and efforts to reduce heart disease deaths should focus on conventional risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking and high cholesterol, regardless of migraine status. They call for more research on the association between migraine and death from cardiovascular disease and all other causes. (Science Daily)

    Japan high-tech toilet makers flush with success  Aug 25, 2010
    Designed for the housing company Daiwa House with the nation's growing army of elderly in mind, the "Intelligent Toilet" provides urine analysis, takes the user's blood pressure and body temperature, and measures their weight with an inbuilt floor scale ... Designed for the housing company Daiwa House with Japan's growing army of elderly in mind, it provides urine analysis, takes the user's blood pressure and body temperature, and measures their weight with an inbuilt floor scale ... Toto's... (Yahoo! Asia News)

    "I'm sorry, I didn't hear you.": Lending an ear to the dangers of farm noise  Aug 25, 2010
    These can include stress, increased blood pressure, fatigue, irritability, tension, difficulty sleeping and others. There are still other dangers for hearing loss on the farm. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)

    Drug industry's challenge: More innovation  Aug 25, 2010
    Obviously, areas like cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, lowering bad cholesterol - those were incredible advances in health care, increased life spans by years and decades in many patients. It's just fabulous products - and almost all of them are going to be generic within a couple years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Urinary Incontinence Common in Older Men Too  Aug 25, 2010
    In what Markland said was a rather surprising finding, the researchers also found that men with high blood pressure had an increased risk of incontinence. Roughly 9 percent had moderate to severe symptoms, versus 3 percent of men without high blood pressure ... With other factors taken into account, high blood pressure was linked to a 30 percent increase in the risk of urinary incontinence. (MEDLINEplus)

    Estero church to host job fair Sept. 4  Aug 25, 2010
    There will also be an onsite team from the Edison State College School of Nursing who will conduct free blood pressure tests. And the Elections Office of Lee County will be on hand to provide onsite voter registration services. (The News-Press -- Business)

    Giant Baby Weighs as Much as 6-Year-Old  Aug 25, 2010
    However, doctors at Hunan Children's Hospital have said unless Xiao Lei loses weight, it will cause future problems for his heart and blood pressure. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)

    More than migraines caused Harvins collapse  Aug 25, 2010
    The cause of the collapse could have been the result of an adverse reaction to medication, dehydration and low blood pressure, according to the report. The attacks seem to be following stressful events in Harvins life. (FightinGators.com)

    The Facts About High Fructose Corn ...  Aug 25, 2010
    Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high insulin, abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, and many of these symptoms have been linked to diabetes and cancer. Read on. (Suite101.com)

    AP INVESTIGATION: Katrina a tale of SBA failure  Aug 25, 2010
    My blood pressure shot up. My cardiologist asked me to stay home for a week or so, and so I did, but the problems didn t go away. (New Iberia, LA)

    Suit seeks restored health benefits for Pacific migrants  Aug 25, 2010
    "I need medication for high blood pressure. I need medication for cholesterol. I need medication for diabetes," said the 70-year-old Kalihi resident, who moved to Hawaii from Chuuk eight years ago ... "I need medication for high blood pressure. I need medication for cholesterol. I need medication for diabetes," said the 70-year-old Kalihi resident, who moved to Hawaii from Chuuk eight years ago. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Decade-Long Trial Confirms Benefts of Steroid Withdrawal for Transplant Patients  Aug 24, 2010
    But they also come with an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, diabetes and cardiovascular disease and events. With development of better immunosuppressive drugs, that cardiovascular risk has come to be the chief concern for transplant patients' survival, not the loss of their new organ, explains Adele Rike Shields, PharmD, UC research assistant professor of surgery and clinical transplant pharmacist at Christ Hospital. (Science Daily)

    Man Survives Fall  Aug 24, 2010
    Douglas Fire Department paramedics arrived but were have trouble stabilizing his blood pressure, according to reports. While a helicopter was at the field, he was transported by ambulance to Southeast Arizona Medical Center and later air-evaced to Tucson. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Pack: Is chocolate healthy for your heart?  Aug 24, 2010
    The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reported that dark chocolate can be helpful in lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, helps the linings of our blood vessels and though minimal, can lower LDL. our "bad cholesterol.". (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Adding Fish Oil to Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve Cholesterol  Aug 24, 2010
    FRIDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- For people with the metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats or triglycerides and high blood sugar -- adding a little fish oil to a diet low in saturated fats and high in complex carbohydrates might be just the ticket, a new study suggests. "When you add omega-3 to a high carbohydrate, low-fat diet, you can prevent the long-term adverse effect that a high-carbohydrate diet induces on [blood... (MEDLINEplus)

    New Atom-Scale Products on Horizon: Breakthrough Discovery Enables Nanoscale Manipulation of Piezoelectric Effect  Aug 24, 2010
    "For example, the vibrations of a material can be analyzed to calculate the pressure of the solvent they are in. With further development and research, maybe we could measure blood pressure non-invasively by injecting the dots, shining a laser on them, and analyzing their vibration to determine the pressure." Tyagi notes that Cadium Selenide is a toxic metal, and so one of the hurdles to overcome with regard to this particular example would be finding a replacement material. The research was... (Science Daily)

    'Sexercise' for that slim figure  Aug 24, 2010
    While it may be laughable to do this, you're going to be physically active, accelerating your heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure. You're also going to be testing and developing your strength, stamina, and flexibility. (India Times, India)

    Verizon's Tauke Defends Google Policy Accord  Aug 24, 2010
    Pointing out that many businesses use virtual private networks to allow them to access benefits and services, Tauke said consumers should not be denied the same opportunity to access other services in addition to the Internet: "Why should we say that this is good for businesses, but it is not good for consumers living at home? Why would we say to the consumer living at home that they shouldn't be able to have their heart monitored or their blood pressure taken at home after they finish a... (Multichannel News)

    The You Docs: Can you lose your sense of taste as you age?  Aug 24, 2010
    Why does my blood pressure reading gives me an extremely low diastolic number most of the time ... Low blood pressure usually is only a problem if you have symptoms like feeling woozy or passing out ... As long as you feel fine, sit back, relax and enjoy your youthful BP. In general, we apply the "limbo principle" to blood pressure: The lower you can you go, the better. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Graedon: Brain gets zapped after missing meds  Aug 24, 2010
    They are furosemide for blood pressure; doxepin and thioridazine to calm her and help her sleep; Lanoxin for her heart; and acetaminophen with codeine, two every four hours, for pain ... " I exercise regularly and am in excellent health. I had a hysterectomy at age 49, and my gynecologist prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plus testosterone. I felt great, but I developed acne, and it made my skin and hair oily. My doctor is enthusiastic about HRT, but I am confused. My friends e-mail... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Medical-home concept cuts costs  Aug 23, 2010
    The medical-home concept encourages doctors and their patients to better manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure ... They also can collect a performance bonus based on clinical quality factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure and blood-glucose measures for diabetic patients. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Binge Drinking, Hypertension Don't Mix  Aug 23, 2010
    Binge Drinking, High Blood Pressure Don't Mix - ABC News ... Binge Drinking Risky with High Blood Pressure ... Binging on alcohol may be especially dangerous for men with high blood pressure, or hypertension, researchers found. (ABC News)

    Hospitals told to buy costly CWG medical equipment  Aug 23, 2010
    In a meeting last Monday, the hospitals were told about the decision and were given a list of 36 items, including wall clocks with second arms, blood pressure instruments, automatic external defibrillators, stretchers, massage table with mattress, general medical exam kit, nebuliser, suction machine, short-wave diathermy, forceps and examination lights. Rates of some of these items have been mired in controversy after reports that they were several times higher than the prevalent... (India Times)

    Benefits Of A High-Performance Heart  Aug 23, 2010
    And this can cause blood pressure and the bridesmaid or the soldier to suddenly drop. ( Eric Heiden, M.D., a five-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater, is now an orthopedic surgeon in Utah. (FOX61, CT)

    Osteoporosis treatment worse than the illness?  Aug 23, 2010
    Exceptions to that rule are nitroglycerin (the angina medicine) and EpiPen, the self-injected medicine used to quickly end a severe asthma attack or an allergic reaction in which blood pressure drops and the person is in danger of death. The longevity of medicines also depends on how they are stored. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    NBCs Kremer: Vikings probe Harvin riddle  Aug 23, 2010
    Sugarman said Harvin did not pass out as a direct result of the migraine but rather as a complication of other factors, which may include an adverse reaction to medication, dehydration and low blood pressure. Sugarman, who spoke carefully because of privacy issues, said that Harvin has tried so many different medications that the treatment becomes like a puzzle trying different pieces before finding one that fits. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Fire Destroys Home In West Haven  Aug 23, 2010
    A West Haven fire fighter gets a routine blood pressure check after fighting fire ... Residents made it out of the building safely, however five firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion and elevated blood pressure. (FOX61, CT)

    Campus Wellness asks USC to Choose to Lose weight  Aug 23, 2010
    The Daily Gamecock - Campus Wellness asks USC to Choose to Lose weight. Letter to the Editor. (Gamecock Online, SC)

    Vikings confident Harvin episodes preventable  Aug 23, 2010
    It's believed Harvin vomited and lost consciousness due to "an adverse reaction to medication, dehydration and low blood pressure." Harvin has already resumed weightlifting and running. Sugarman indicated Harvin is doing so well that he could've played Sunday night against San Francisco. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Guy Time Is Good For You  Aug 23, 2010
    "An agitated or anxious state may lead to the release of adrenaline, which, in turn, may constrict peripheral arteries, elevate blood pressure and increase blood-sugar levels. On a theoretical basis, and as supported by a growing body of evidence, these changes may aggravate or predispose to hypertension, diabetes, heart attacks and other serious health conditions.". Then he offers tips for a nonmedical way they can treat themselves. (FOX61, CT)

    The Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson...  Aug 22, 2010
    feeling light headed and low blood pressure. increased sweating and saliva. (Suite101.com)

    FAA starts considering private space travel rules  Aug 22, 2010
    One researcher said he is interested in finding ways to safely enable passengers with high blood pressure, diabetes and other medical conditions who want to experience zero gravity. "How do you evaluate those individuals, what kind of medical monitoring might be required, what sort of conditions would be acceptable to fly?" said James Vanderploeg, a professor of aerospace medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)

    Your Health: Common pain relievers may boost heart risk (1)  Aug 22, 2010
    When I take naproxen, my blood pressure goes up from 115/70 to about 145/94. I was told my blood pressure problem was unrelated to the drug, but when I quit taking naproxen, my blood pressure went back down to 115/70 ... Although you discovered that naproxen raises your blood pressure, this medicine is the only one in the study that did not increase the risk for heart attack or stroke. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Know your health pro: Melbourne internist Dr. Yvette Lopez-Granberry  Aug 22, 2010
    You will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)

    Binge Drinking, Hypertension a Deadly Combo  Aug 21, 2010
    THURSDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may greatly increase your risk of dying from a stroke or heart attack, South Korean researchers report. Their study found that for men whose blood pressure was at least 168/100, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was four times higher than non-drinkers if they had downed six drinks on one occasion ... This is particularity important if you have high blood pressure, Ohrr said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Painkiller Use Linked to Stroke Risk  Aug 21, 2010
    For example, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates that adults in their 50s who are free of the major stroke risk factors -- including high blood pressure, established heart disease, diabetes and smoking -- have about a 1 percent to 3 percent chance of suffering a stroke in the next 10 years ... Limiting use of NSAIDS is nevertheless a good idea, said Antman, and especially important for people with established heart disease or its risk factors, such as high blood... (MEDLINEplus)

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