Many people schedule eye exams expecting a quick vision check and a new prescription. The surprise comes when an optometrist ...

Q: Is there data indicating higher prevalence of in-house acquired pressure ulcers in nursing facilities compared to hospitals? A: Although popular perception may seem to indicate otherwise, current ...

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. The only way to know that you have it is by measuring your blood pressure and getting a diagnosis from your doctor. Although getting ...

There are two main types of blood pressure monitors available for home use: aneroid (manual) blood pressure monitors and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Cynthia Graham, 62, began having high blood pressure, also ...

For many people, managing high blood pressure feels like a guessing game. Numbers rise and fall. Medications change. Doctor visits come and go. Between appointments, patients are often left wondering ...

New editorial published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology compares cardiovascular disease prevention treatments MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patients most likely to benefit ...

Patients who start their blood pressure treatment with angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) drugs continue with the same medicine to a greater extent than patients who start out with other drugs.

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...