Measuring blood pressure in both arms can help reduce cardiovascular risk and hy
Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management, according to a new study.
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High rates of avoidable deaths among most disadvantaged
Homelessness, opioid addiction, involvement in the criminal justice system and psychosis all independently, and jointly linked to early and avoidable deaths.
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