http://highbloodpressure.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com High Blood Pressure GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-08-25T07:04:45Z Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/27/new-treatment-for-teens-with-high-blood-pressure.htm A common drug used to treat people suffering from gout might be the next big thing in treating teenagers with high blood pressure, according to data from a a new... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/27/new-treatment-for-teens-with-high-blood-pressure.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:58:52 +0000 2008-08-27T20:58:52Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/25/bad-economy-might-be-good-for-high-blood-pressure.htm As the worsening economy puts increasing strain on people's pocketbooks, tough economic times may actually have overall health benefits. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times,... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/25/bad-economy-might-be-good-for-high-blood-pressure.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:04:45 +0000 2008-08-25T07:04:45Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/05/harvard-researchers-explore-complicated-link-between-migraine-heart-disease.htm A research team from the Harvard Medical School is working to detail the complicated relationship between migraine headaches and heart disease in women, and has published their most recent findings... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/08/05/harvard-researchers-explore-complicated-link-between-migraine-heart-disease.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:54:11 +0000 2008-08-05T06:54:11Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/29/growing-economic-problems-causing-more-to-avoid-delay-medical-treatment.htm Hard economic times are starting to impact health care, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Already feeling the pinch at the gas pump and grocery store,... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/29/growing-economic-problems-causing-more-to-avoid-delay-medical-treatment.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:55:24 +0000 2008-07-29T06:55:24Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/28/heart-association-releases-new-guidelines-for-diagnosing-treating-stroke-in-children.htm In a new publication, the American Heart Association (AHA) has issued new stroke guidelines to doctors on how to diagnose and properly treat stroke in children. In the new... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/28/heart-association-releases-new-guidelines-for-diagnosing-treating-stroke-in-children.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:41:56 +0000 2008-07-28T23:41:56Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/14/second-hand-smoke-exposure-declines-but-still-significant-says-cdc.htm The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday released a new study showing that despite declines, most Americans still have measurable exposure to second hand smoke. The study, which... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/14/second-hand-smoke-exposure-declines-but-still-significant-says-cdc.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:18:50 +0000 2008-07-14T07:18:50Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/07/surgery-might-not-be-right-for-women-with-early-heart-disease.htm Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a common disease in people with high blood pressure, and can lead to heart attack or other serious problems. In general, ACS indicates that some... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/07/surgery-might-not-be-right-for-women-with-early-heart-disease.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:03:56 +0000 2008-07-07T07:03:56Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/05/standard-therapy-for-heart-attack-patients-still-the-best.htm The results of a small study showing that using two hormones - vasopressin and epinephrine - to treat people in the immediate aftermath of a serious heart attck improved survival... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/05/standard-therapy-for-heart-attack-patients-still-the-best.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:26:14 +0000 2008-07-05T21:26:14Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/02/decline-in-teen-smoking-rate-stalls-at-20-percent.htm Data recently published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that the smoking rate among teenagers has reached a plateau after falling for three consecutive years. The CDC's Youth Risk... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/07/02/decline-in-teen-smoking-rate-stalls-at-20-percent.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:55:40 +0000 2008-07-02T07:55:40Z http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/06/30/increased-fda-scrutiny-leads-to-fall-in-number-of-new-drugs.htm In a front page story, the Wall Street Journal notes a major decline in the number of new drugs being produced by large pharmaceutical companies. Industry spokesmen confirm that... http://highbloodpressure.about.com/b/2008/06/30/increased-fda-scrutiny-leads-to-fall-in-number-of-new-drugs.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:13:48 +0000 2008-06-30T08:13:48Z