July 26, 2010: Combination Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure
Tribenzor sanctioned for those who don't respond to other drugs

July 25, 2010: Relationship Insecurity May Undermine Your Health
People who feel anxious and needy at higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain and stroke, researchers find

July 08, 2010: Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home May Help Keep It Low
Daily readings and pre-agreed med changes yielded better results than standard care in study

July 06, 2010: Tight Blood Pressure Control Doesn't Help All Diabetics: Study
In those with coronary disease, it would be better to focus on other heart risk factors, researcher advises

June 29, 2010: Tight Blood Sugar Control in Older Diabetics May Not Reduce Heart Risk
But intensive control does improve other conditions, including eye and kidney health, study finds

June 27, 2010: Vitamins May Not Curb High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Diabetics
In study, vitamins C, E supplements had little effect on preeclampsia

June 23, 2010: Abuse May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Migraine Sufferers
Mistreatment, neglect in childhood increased chances of cardiovascular disease, researchers say

June 21, 2010: Obesity Doesn't Always Guarantee Heart Disease
Those without other risk factors may not develop the condition, study suggests

June 18, 2010: Moderate Coffee, Tea Drinking Lowers Heart Disease Risk
And moderate to high tea consumption cuts risk of dying from the condition, study finds

June 18, 2010: Ninety Percent of Stroke Risk Due to 10 Risk Factors
Eighty percent of stroke risk due to five lifestyle factors, international study finds

June 15, 2010: Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cardiac Function
Was associated with more heart rate variability in study

June 14, 2010: 'Normal' Blood Pressure in Male Teens a Warning Sign
Those with slight hike more likely than girls to develop hypertension later, study shows

June 14, 2010: Popular Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Slight Rise in Cancer Risk
Meds such as Micardis, Diovan may raise the odds, but research is preliminary, experts say

June 09, 2010: Health Plan Reports Major Drop in Heart Attacks
Electronic health records contribute to 24 percent reduction in past decade, says Kaiser Permanente

June 01, 2010: Being Young and Sedentary Raises Hypertension Risk Later
20-year study found if young adults were more fit, 34% of high blood pressure cases could be prevented

May 28, 2010: Putting New Medical Guidelines Into Practice Often Difficult
But face-to-face education spurred many docs to prescribe recommended treatments, study found

May 27, 2010: Too Many Stroke Patients Go Without Statins
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors risks another attack when doctors fail to prescribe the meds, study shows

May 25, 2010: Report Finds Control of High Blood Pressure Improving
But bad news is the prevalence of hypertension in U.S. not decreasing

May 24, 2010: Fewer Sugary Drinks, Less High Blood Pressure
Cutting out a can per day brought measurable benefits, study found

May 21, 2010: Online Program Helps Patients Self-Monitor Blood Pressure
Free Web site boosted number of study participants who got hypertension under control

May 19, 2010: Study Challenges Notion That Moderate Drinking Protects the Heart
Higher social status, better overall health could explain the link, researchers say

May 13, 2010: Herbal Supplements, Warfarin Can Be Hazardous Mix
Garlic, ginkgo, St John's Wort could all upset bleeding/clotting balance, study found

May 11, 2010: Prevention Gets Credit for Fewer Heart Deaths
But increases in diabetes and obesity could reverse the trend, experts warn

May 10, 2010: Fluctuating Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk
People who also have high blood pressure are at even greater risk, study finds

April 29, 2010: Watch Your Cholesterol, Your Blood Pressure ... and This Enzyme?
Scientists spot inflammation-related enzyme that may be major contributor to heart disease

April 26, 2010: Arteries Age Twice as Fast in Smokers
Study shows progressive stiffening, which leads to blockages

April 26, 2010: Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Risk Factors
High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes now widespread, CDC survey finds

April 26, 2010: Brown Rice Tied to Better Heart Health in Study
Conversion to white rice strips vital ingredient, researchers believe

April 25, 2010: Noncardiac Chest Pain May Warrant More Management: Study
Patients should be screened and monitored for heart-related conditions, researchers say

April 15, 2010: B-Vitamins Help Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease
People with a diet rich in folate and B-6 are less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds

April 08, 2010: First Generic Versions of Cozaar and Hyzaar Approved
Drugs to treat high blood pressure

April 08, 2010: Health Tip: Help Prevent Vascular Disease
Steps you can take to ward off heart attack and stroke

April 07, 2010: Vitamins C, E Won't Cut Risk of Pregnancy-Linked Hypertension
Large study casts doubt on theory that antioxidant nutrients might help prevent preeclampsia

April 02, 2010: Should Cholesterol Drugs Be Used By Those Without High Cholesterol?
Some experts say statins help healthier people, but others worry about risks

March 30, 2010: Obesity, Alcohol Among Factors Linked to Women's Gout Risk
Aging, hypertension also contribute to raised odds of disease, research shows

March 30, 2010: Diabetes Screening Should Start Sooner
Study found checking for blood sugar disease earlier cut complications, costs

March 30, 2010: A Little Chocolate May Do the Heart Good
Researchers say a square a day could lead to fewer heart attacks and strokes

March 26, 2010: Beta Blockers May Slow Spread of Breast Cancer
Small study found they boost survival, but results are preliminary

March 23, 2010: When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
Study finds better survival rates a year after intensive care

March 23, 2010: Bad Habits Explain Class Differences in Health: Study
Higher death rates for poor tied to more smoking, poorer diets and lack of exercise

March 17, 2010: Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's

March 15, 2010: Women's Chromosomes May Affect Blood Pressure
The effect might be strongest after menopause, mouse study suggests

March 15, 2010: Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
Study confirms that impotence is a risk factor for heart trouble

March 15, 2010: Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems
And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests

March 15, 2010: Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says

March 15, 2010: More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
Findings could help spur change in how hypertension is treated, experts say

March 12, 2010: Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say

March 08, 2010: Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body

March 08, 2010: Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives

March 05, 2010: Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Findings may explain link between breathing in dirty air and heart problems