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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.