BARBADIANS WITH HYPERTENSION need not worry that their health will be compromised by the fewer drugs freely available under the Barbados Drug Service (BDS).

Controlling blood pressure is not only a medical challenge, but a social one as well. Because patients are required to strictly adhere to a treatment plan that may include medication, dietary restrictions and regular doctor visits, the ideas of wellness and health are also powerful parts of the social reinforcement needed for behavioral change. This is especially true in the African American ...

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, the achievements of black Americans are celebrated. The annual event provides an opportunity to focus on the health and well-being of African Americans and to encourage medical check-ups. "As a vascular surgeon, I see more cases of high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in African American adults ...

February is a time for medical check-ups for African Americans.

With hypertension affecting almost 25 percent of the world's population, blood pressure measurement can help to save lives.