MONDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Hypertension and high cholesterol may be linked to losses in memory and mental abilities in middle age, a new study finds.

How will Americans with hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol be cared for in the future? These three diseases lead to heart attacks and stroke later in life, but by managing them, patients can expect to avoid many future hospitalizations and disabilities.

Obesity rates across the globe have nearly doubled since 1980, but there have been slight declines in high blood pressure and high cholesterol, two major risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to three new studies in The Lancet.

Obesity rates across the globe have nearly doubled since 1980, but there have been slight declines in high blood pressure and high cholesterol, two major risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to three new studies in The Lancet.

Half of all American adults have hypertension or high cholesterol and many don't get adequate medical treatment, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionreported on Tuesday.