The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old.  The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis — or ...

A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditative focus lowered blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking in a large randomized ...

A blood pressure medication has been recalled after a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing the wrong drug. According to Health Canada, Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots ...

Four out of five American adults with high blood pressure don't have their condition under control, putting them at increased risk for heart disease and dementia, a new study says. About 79% of people ...

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Use the bathroom before checking your blood pressure. Avoid smoking, caffeine, and exercise at least 30 minutes before measuring blood pressure. Keep a consistent schedule when checking your blood ...

A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless non-invasive blood pressure monitoring by using ultrasonic to track real-time changes in vascular diameter-without the need for a traditional ...

Why it is so dangerous, how it is diagnosed and how to help prevent it High blood pressure was long considered a health problem of middle age, but rates are increasing in children and adolescents, ...

Exclusive: Identifying teenagers at risk could help prevent organ damage, strokes and heart attacks in early adulthood, doctors say Leading doctors have called for a national UK programme to monitor ...

The Food and Drug Administration says 11,136 bottles of a blood pressure medication sold under the brand name Ziac have been recalled. New Jersey-based Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalled the medication ...

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