The FDA proposes a rule to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products, aiming to make it less addictive and easier for smokers to quit.
American Heart Association
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$5 million grant aims to reduce stroke disparities in Minnesota
The American Heart Association and the Minnesota Department of Health have received a $5 million grant to improve stroke care for underserved populations, with a public awareness campaign and implementation of care standards.
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Beverly Propes has a legacy of connecting many to healthcare resources
Beverly Propes has been working to increase awareness of health disparities in North Minneapolis by educating people on healthy lifestyle choices.
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MN program helps underserved patients keep ‘silent killer’ at bay
Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension. Left untreated it can lead to poor health outcomes and is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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The latest blood pressure guidelines: what they mean for you
Specifically, we have learned that damage from high blood pressure starts at much lower blood pressures than previously thought and that it is more important than ever to start paying attention to your blood pressure before it starts causing problems.
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New guidelines say thousands more people now have high blood pressure
The new blood pressure guidelines have changed from anything above 140/90 to anything above 130/80.
High blood pressure may cause damage to vital organs over time. Brain damage causes a stroke. Heart damage causes a heart attack. And kidney damage causes kidney failure.