Orthostatic Hypotension May Increase Risk of Dementia
Sudden blood pressure drops may lead to hypoxia, with detrimental effects on brain tissue
Doctors Better Diagnosticians Than Symptom-Checker Programs
Popular symptom checkers were half as accurate in comparison study
Some Antihypertensives Linked to Depression, Bipolar Risk
Research suggests possible differential effects of antihypertensive medications on mood
Genetic Increase in SBP Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
1 mm Hg elevation of SBP levels due to genetic score linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Copay Assist Programs Creating Problems in Health Care Markets
Despite offering assistance to those who cannot afford meds, programs create broader problems
Midlife Hypertension Appears Detrimental to Cognitive Function
New statement from American Heart Association warns of link
Exertion, Emotional Upset Can Trigger Myocardial Infarction
On average, AMI over two times more likely in the hour after a bout of intense emotions or activity
Trends in Dietary Supplement Use Among U.S. Adults Changing
Vitamin D, fish oil, probiotics replacing traditional multivitamins
Video-Only CPR Education Noninferior to Manikin Training
No significant difference in chest compression rate for high-risk families undergoing video-only training
U.S. Health Care System Is One of the Least Efficient Worldwide
America ranked 50 out of 55 countries in 2014, according to a Bloomberg index
