Prehypertension defined as new warning level for blood pressure
Government guidelines shift view on blood pressure deeming 120 over 80 and even lower readings as prehypertension. About 45 million Americans are affected as arteries show damage risk starting around 115 over 75, prompting calls for more exercise salt reduction and lifestyle changes to delay full hypertension.
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Washington
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Daniel W. Jones
American Heart Association
New blood pressure guidelines redefine prehypertension signals
A federal panel chaired by Dr. Aram Chobanian recommends halting the fear approach and urging action on blood pressure. The JAMA report advises two medications for many with hypertension, with diuretics as a first option for some, and broad lifestyle changes to reduce risk.
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John Laragh
New York Hospital
Cornell University Medical Center
Claude Lenfant
Federal Heart Institute
Cautious consumers pull retail sales lower in April
Washington AP reports a 0.1 percent dip in April retail sales as job worries grow. Excluding gasoline, sales rose 0.4 percent but weakness remains with clothing down 3.2 percent and department stores off 1.4 percent. Unemployment hits 6 percent as economists foresee slower growth.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Richard Yamarone
Argus Research Corp
Jury clears gun industry of blame for violence
New York AP report says a federal jury rejected the NAACP lawsuit accusing 45 gun manufacturers and distributors of fueling violence in black and Hispanic neighborhoods. The jury left 23 defendants undecided and the judge will issue the final ruling.
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New York
NAACP
Chris Cox
National Rifle Association
Common Sense
Tion
U.S
Jack Weinstein
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