High Blood Pressure

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CDC: U.S. Kids Eat Too Much Salt, As Much As Adults

American children eat as much salt as adults — about 1,000 milligrams too much, or the same amount as in just one Big Mac.

2012/09/17

Typical Elderly Diseases Now In Young Patients

Doctors have noticed an upsetting trend. Disease typically associated with old age — like osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease — are being found in younger patients.

2012/07/25

A doctor reads a blood pressure gauge during an examination of a patient. (credit: Getty Images/Joe Raedle)

Study Suggests Taking Blood Pressure In Both Arms

If you take the advice of a new study, it might be a good idea to get your blood pressure checked in both arms.

2012/01/30

A doctor examines a patient's brain. (credit: Mauricio Lima/AFP/Getty Images)

Know The Early Warning Signs Of A Stroke

Stroke patients are getting much younger, and it is almost always tied to high blood pressure.

2011/03/24

Gov’t Advising Americans To Cut Down On Salt

The government is telling half of the U.S. population to drastically cut their daily salt intake. That’s the advice to consumers — and the food industry — as the government issues new dietary guidelines.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/01/31

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