PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (Nov. 8, 2013) -- Most of us are more than accustomed to pressure, both in the scientific and human sense of the word. Many, however, do not equate the significance of pressure ...

Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases in the human population, affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide 1. Its complications, including stroke, heart failure and kidney disease ...

If positive pressure attack (PPA) were invented today, it would evolve around the negative pressure aspects, rather than the positive pressure aspects, of structural fires. Fire instructors explaining ...

The human body is a true wonder. It serves as a model for numerous industrial developments. Take membranes, for example: they ensure that every cell in our body remains healthy by being permeable to ...

Several things can play a role in high blood pressure, including diet and exercise or having a family history of high blood pressure. Your doctor will determine which type of hypertension you have ...

Pressure altitude is the height of an aircraft above a theoretical standard datum plane, corresponding to an altimeter setting of 29.92 inHg, and is used as a baseline for weather-related calculations ...

What Is a Blood Pressure Monitor and Why Would You Need One? Your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s office only shows your numbers at that moment. A home monitor lets you check it often, which ...