High Blood Pressure  & Increased Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Increases Your Risk for Stroke
High Blood Pressure Increases Your Risk for Stroke High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke.
Painkiller Risk: High Blood Pressure
The most widely used medicines in the world -- over-the-counter pain drugs -- raise a person's risk of high blood pressure, a study shows.
High Blood Pressure Increasing Among US Adults 6/12/02
But while blood pressure screening remained steady during the 1990s, high blood pressure diagnoses increased. In 1991, about 23% of adults said they ...
Quality Health | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
But several factors are known to increase blood pressure, including obesity, heavy alcohol use, family history of high blood pressure, high salt ...

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US Reporting Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2001

The largest measles outbreak since 2001 is currently happening in ten states across the US. More than 70 people ranging from infants to the elderly are affected - most of them were never vaccinated for measles. CDC officials are currently stressing the importance of proper vaccination in children. Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It can lead to inner ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, and even brain inflammation. Full story.

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"Play Ball"...but play it safe and for fun!!
It's becoming a tradition. Opening Day for the Boston Red Sox arrives and I find myself posting on youth sports safety. Why? Read more.

Page last updated April 23, 2008