New weapons: learning the fight against high blood pressure

Article Abstract:

The onset of disability following a stroke can now be lessened with a new drug treatment in the form of tissue plasminogen activator. On the other hand, high blood pressure can be controlled and prevented by close monitoring, prompt treatment, proper medication and diet, and exercise.

Hypertension, Prevention, Drug therapy, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Tissue plasminogen activator

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Which herbs really work?

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Individuals who want to guarantee the safety and efficacy of herbal medications must refer to a licensed medical practitioner or undergo diagnosis before taking in such products. It would also be wise to patronize products that are manufactured by reliable pharmaceutical firms.

Management, Evaluation, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine, Materia medica, Vegetable, Plant extracts

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Which vitamins do you really need?

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Issues are discussed concerning the importance of a balanced daily intake of vitamins and minerals in the diet. A description of the health benefits of food containing particular vitamins and minerals is discussed.

Cover Story, Dietary supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Minerals (Geology)

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