Topic: High Blood Pressure
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-12-22 17:54:35
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Calcium supplements won't help men cut cholesterol or trim fat, but they could help those who don't get enough calcium in their diet to keep their blood pressure under control, new research shows.</p><p>Calcium supplements are widely recommended to women after menopause ...
AP News | 2009-12-17 21:09:51
<div id="subtitle">FDA says Medicines Co. recalling intravenous hypertension drug that contains bits of steel</div><div><p>Federal health regulators are warning doctors about 11 recalled lots of an intravenous hypertension drug made by the Medicines Co. that are contaminated with bits of steel.</p><p> ...
Men's Fitness | 2009-12-17 04:00:06
<div><p>You've had the tests your doctor recommended. Good work! But just what do all those readings mean? Here is a guide to some of the important numbers you should be aware of in helping you maintain a healthy body.</p><p>Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI ...
ArticlesBase | 2009-12-17 00:10:12
Author: Dr. Mital John
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats (about 50-60 times a minute at rest), it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is at its highest when the heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When the heart ...
