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High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID, it's catastrophic
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — Charles Thomas was unwell but he had no time for rest. He was on the...
Know your blood pressure and how to lower it | Mark Mahoney
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. High blood pressure usually has no...
How education can shrink heart disease in Black communities | Opinion
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFebruary is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. It is also...
High blood pressure awareness, control improved with better access to primary health care
NewMediaWire via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoResearch Highlights: In a study of both socioeconomically disadvantaged and socioeconomically...
Lifestyle biomarker linked to high blood pressure, increased stroke risk among Black adults
NewMediaWire via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoResearch Highlights: Researchers have identified a lifestyle-related biomarker called gluconic acid...
Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke
NewMediaWire via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoResearch Highlights: Black women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the...
Prediabetes vs. Diabetes: What Are the Differences?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common. Both conditions involve problems with keeping blood sugar...
African Americans with diabetes more at risk for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, study says
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt’s already widely known that type 2 diabetes impacts overall health in significant ways, but a...
Newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Visit with a nutritionist, Dr. Hersh advises
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoQ: My doctor just told me my diabetes screening test was positive and I have Type 2 diabetes. She...
Losartan vs. Lisinopril: Similarities & Differences
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHypertension (high blood pressure, or HBP) is one of the primary catalysts behind stroke and heart disease. Losartan (brand name: Cozaar) and lisinopril...