Through July 31, trained volunteers and healthcare workers across the Philippines will conduct free blood pressure screenings in communities, clinics, and public spaces.

Managing hypertension requires careful attention to dietary choices, as certain foods can significantly elevate blood pressure levels and compromise cardiovascular health. Understanding which ...

Researchers have shown that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuff-less blood pressure monitoring, which could improve early detection and management of hypertension.

Whole grains might lower blood pressure through multiple pathways: The paper details possible mechanisms beyond fiber, including increased nitric oxide (relaxing blood vessels), anti-inflammatory ...

High Blood Pressure Has the Biggest Impact on Brain Health as We Age When assessing the 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure (hypertension) emerged as the one with the biggest impact.

Mammograms can find cancer early before symptoms appear. Regular screening decreases the risk of dying from breast cancer.

Medicare usually doesn’t cover at-home blood pressure monitors, except for home dialysis or when renting an ambulatory monitor once a year under specific doctor recommendations.

Walk-in blood pressure screenings are being offered on Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, by public health nurses. “We’re excited about that,” Health Officer Dr. Michael Conway. The LaGrange County Health ...

A yearslong effort to challenge Michigan's practice of storing millions of dried blood samples from newborn babies has been turned upside down by a federal appeals court, which threw out key ...

Hotze, has challenged the ACA in at least two other federal lawsuits. The court's decision on preventive care likely will protect other existing preventive services under ACA, including treatment for ...