Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a persistent elevation in blood pressure diagnosed when repeated measurements over time exceed normal values. While it is often discussed in the context of adults, childhood hypertension is a serious condition that parents should be aware of, even though it is rarely talked about. In children and adolescents, blood pressure typically increases with age and height, meaning that normal blood pressure values change yearly, much like height and weight. According to medical experts, hypertension in children can be detected as early as three years old.
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Seven million pounds of meat and poultry products have been recalled amid a nationwide listeria outbreak that has sickened residents in 13 states, officials said this week. Boar’s Head announced it has recalled seven million pounds of its products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Holy Cross Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.”
The Research & Development (R&D) spending is $72.6 million, according to Charles Weatherford, Ph.D., vice president for Research.
The federal government’s proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 has sparked debate over its impact on drug testing, especially in safety-sensitive jobs. Schedule 1 drugs lack accepted medical use and have a high potential for abuse. The process for a Controlled Substance Act rule change could take a year, and approval would not automatically end the federal ban on marijuana.
This summer in the United States, Covid-19 rates are reportedly particularly high in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada. In these western states, the number of positive tests reached 15.6% on the week ending July 6th, 1% up on the previous week. The CDC’s investigations show that viral rates in wastewater are also on the rise once again.
Dr. Mack added, “I offer services that specifically address minority mental health, including one-on-one coaching tailored to help women of color. These sessions focus on overcoming challenges like the stereotype of being the ‘angry Black woman,’ the pressure to hide mental health issues out of fear of appearing weak, and the burden of carrying heavy emotional and social loads.”
Public land-grant universities across the country could get some much-needed help from Congress to improve their aging research facilities, which are facing $11.5 billion in deferred maintenance costs.
Speak with your primary care physician or specialist about your travel plans and any special considerations related to your health. He or she can offer guidance on any restrictions or precautions you should keep in mind.