Many Kids With Mental Health Issues Go Untreated

Many Kids With Mental Health Issues Go Untreated

By Sarah Collins HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Over half of high-risk children in the United States are not receiving behavioral health services critical to their mental, emotional and physical well-being, new research warns. “It’s a pretty simple and kind of widely agreed upon finding that there are a lot of … Read more

Hispanic People at Risk for Heart Disease Going Untreated

Hispanic People at Risk for Heart Disease Going Untreated

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Even after suffering a stroke, many Hispanic Americans still have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure or other conditions that raise their risk of a repeat one, a new study finds. The study involved 404 Hispanic adults with a history of stroke or “mini-stroke,” … Read more

Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem

Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Uncontrolled high blood pressure is becoming more common among Americans, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study shows. Previous research showed that in 1999-2000, 32.2% of Americans maintained blood pressure less than 140/90 mm Hg, but … Read more