December 21, 2004 By SIOBHAN McDONOUGH Associated Press Writer (AP) WASHINGTON Youth smoking and drug abuse declined again this year, concludes a federal study that also found marked progress over the last decade in...
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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High Blood Pressure
You may be surprised if your doctor says you have high blood pressure (HBP) because it does not cause symptoms and you can have it even though you feel fine. But HBP is a serious condition that can lead to stroke, heart...
