Summary This study compares the effect of animal and vegetable protein on blood pressure in adults. In this study, 352 healthy adults with stage 1 hypertension participated. For 8 weeks, they consumed either milk or soy protein, or carbohydrate supplements. … Read More

Newly revised performance measures for the treatment of adults with coronary artery disease and hypertension represent a step toward shifting focus from the physician's actions to the patient's progress.

High blood pressure - or hypertension - is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer," since many people don't even know they have it. In fact, the American Heart Association reports that almost one third of adults in the U.S. have HBP and are unaware of it.

Increase in obesity and hypertension are likely contributors A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the U.S. has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million (4%) Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million (21%) adults in the U.S. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in ...

A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the United States has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million adults in the U.S. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in prevalence rates, according to the findings.