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Blood Pressure Meds to Lessen CVD Risk
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, Sep 03, 2009, 9:29 pm PDT
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British researcher Malcolm Law suggests that all older people should take an anti-hypertensive medication. He bases this assertion on an analysis of 147 clinical trials which showed that all classes of blood…Read More
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Excess Hormones Can Cause High Blood Pressure
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Sat, Jan 10, 2009, 5:35 am PST
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common medical disorder diagnosed in the United States. According to current estimates, 1 in 3 Americans has hypertension, but it is particularly common among…Read More
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Alcohol's Pros and Cons: An Update
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, Aug 11, 2006, 10:41 am PDT
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Every so often, we hear about another study that has confirmed or disputed the health benefits of alcohol consumption. Just last week, you may have heard about an international study which links alcohol…Read More
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