By Karen Stokes Black women who develop hypertension before the age of 35 might have a three times higher chance of experiencing a stroke, and those who develop hypertension before the age of … [Read more...]
Cream City Medical Society announces new hypertension guidelines for African Americans
Organization seeks to create awareness and improve treatment According to the Maryland Heart Center, one African American dies as a result of high blood pressure every hour in this country, which is … [Read more...]
Take Care Clinics at select Walgreens now offering free blood pressure screenings
According to the American Heart Association, hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects more than 73 million people in the United States, but is widely undiagnosed and untreated. To help patients … [Read more...]