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Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure
Results of a study show that energy drinks may increase heart rate and blood pressure levels in addition to increasing energy. The researchers of the study are recommending that anyone who has high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid these beverages because their blood pressure could change and the drinks may change how effective medications are...

Snack Attack: Obama Administration Set to Seek Ban on Vending Machines With Sugarly Snacks and Drinks
President Barack Obama is preparing to ask Congress to ban vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks. It could raise another fight over federalism. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration will seek changes when Congress overhauls the Childhood Nutrition Act...

MEDICAL: "Meditation Impacts Blood Pressure, Study Shows"
This UK news post is one I will have to consider in hopes that it will drop my blood pressure. If "I think, therefore, I am" satisfies my concern over my metaphysical existence, then presumably "I medidate, therefore, I am calm, cool, and collected...

Too much energy
Having energy in the classroom is great and BoardBuzz loves for students and teachers to be enthusiastic about learning. Yet, when this energy is the result of gulping down sugary drinks, BoardBuzz isn't so sure that these energy drinks should have a place in the school environment...

Healthwashing Soda
As state and local governments consider taxing soda and sugary drinks to raise money and address the national obesity epidemic, manufacturers of sugary drinks -- like countless other industries -- are taking PR cues from the tobacco industry to defeat the initiatives...

NYC Is At It Again. This Time Salt Is The Enemy.
Last month, we blogged about New York Governor David Paterson's announcement that he was supporting an 18% tax against sugary drinks that contribute to the obesity epidemic in his state (and across the country)...

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Air Pollution
Directly Linked to High Blood Pressure

Unapproved Drugs
Causing Vision Loss and Blood Pressure Problems

Unsuitable Blood
FDA fines Red Cross $4.6 million for distributing tainted blood products.

Drinks that Mix Alcohol and Caffeine Linked to Hospitalizations
Drinks that Mix Alcohol and Caffeine Linked to Hospitalizations

BMW Faces Class Action over High Pressure Fuel Pumps
BMW Faces Class Action over High Pressure Fuel Pumps

LA Weight Loss
Recalls LA Hot Drinks Café Au Lait