Normal Enzyme Levels May Hide Advanced Liver Fibrosis MILAN, Italy -- Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease but normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels are still at risk of severe hepatic disease, researchers found. Sep 09, 2008
Parents Pass On Hypertension Risk to Their Children BALTIMORE -- Men whose parents have hypertension are at an increased risk for developing high blood pressure themselves, a longitudinal cohort study showed. Mar 24, 2008
High Blood Pressure Lowers Walking Ability in Elderly CHICAGO -- High blood pressure appears to impair older patients' ability to walk, and the reason may be more than just peripheral arterial disease. Aug 02, 2006
Drugs That Lower Blood Pressure Also Prevent Headaches LONDON - Four classes of drugs that lower blood pressure also prevent headaches, say researchers here who analyzed data from 94 randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Oct 10, 2005