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Death rate soars for binge drinkers with high blood pressure
August 20, 2010 2:02 PM
New research indicates that the death rate soars for binge drinkers when the also have high blood pressure. Scientists at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea found the risk of cardiovascular death in men with a blood pressure of at least 168 over 100 was three... more » -
Crushing obesity rates reported in 9 states
August 4, 2010 11:21 AM
Americans are more overweight than ever and may die sooner because of it according to the new report from the Centers for Disease Control. From 2007 to 2009 the number of states with more than a third of their population considered obese tripled from three states to nine. ... more » -
High blood pressure being neglected
February 22, 2010 6:01 PM
A new report declares high blood pressure in the U.S. to be a neglected disease. The prestigious Institute of Medicine says nearly one out of three adults has hypertension, but doctors often don't treat it aggressively, and the government hasn't made it a priority. The institute says high... more » -
Free kidney screenings in Pueblo
November 3, 2009 4:51 PM
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) is designed to identify and educate people at risk - those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease. KEEP evaluations will be performed, for free, this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Pueblo County Conference Room, 1001... more »
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