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The Fumbled Debut of The Affordable Care Act, Often Dubbed Obamacare
Dec 26, 2013As 2013 nears to a close, the year's top health news story -- the fumbled debut of the Affordable Care Act, often dubbed Obamacare -- continues to grab headlines. The Obama administration had high hopes for its health-care reform package, ...
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines for U.S. Adults Age 60 and Older Are Higher
Dec 23, 2013New blood pressure guidelines for U.S. adults age 60 and older are higher -- 150/90 -- but for those age 60 and younger they remain at 140/90. Dr. Paul A. James, chairman of the department of family medicine at the University of Iowa and ...
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines for U.S. Adults Age 60 and Older Are Higher
Dec 20, 2013New blood pressure guidelines for U.S. adults age 60 and older are higher -- 150/90 -- but for those age 60 and younger they remain at 140/90. Dr. Paul A. James, chairman of the department of family medicine at the University of Iowa and ...
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Fewer People Should Take Medicine to Control Their High Blood Pressure
Dec 19, 2013Fewer people should take medicine to control their high blood pressure, a new set of guidelines recommends. Adults aged 60 or older should only take blood pressure medication if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90, which sets a higher bar ...
Tags: Health News, New Blood Pressure Guidelines, Bar for Taking Medications
