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High blood pressure more serious for women? 
High blood pressure more serious for women?
A new study finds that when it comes to heart health, women may need earlier and more aggressive treatment.
Unique program helps families fight childhood obesity  Featured
Unique program helps families fight childhood obesity
Learn more about a special program that helps the whole family address weight issues.
Anxiety linked to stroke in first-ever study 
Anxiety linked to stroke in first-ever study
New research finds a troubling mind-body connection.
Sleep disorder linked to high blood pressure 
Sleep disorder linked to high blood pressure
A new study finds that treating sleep apnea may lower hard-to-control high blood pressure.
Bottling up anger may harm your heart 
Bottling up anger may harm your heart
Researchers say that suppressing feelings of anger and anxiety can put your health at risk. Find out why.
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids 
High blood pressure likely among overweight kids
New research finds that some children are more likely to develop health-threatening hypertension.
Can commuting take a toll on your health? 
Can commuting take a toll on your health?
If you have the option of walking to work, experts say the jaunt may lower your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.