http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- An independent study comparing a low cost diuretic to ACE inhibitors, calcium blockers and alpha blockers for the treatment of high blood pressure and hypertension was sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The study entitled Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT) was conducted for the period of 1994 to 1998 with the last follow-up visit in March, 2002. http://www.physorg.com/news147441707.html Medicine & Health Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:01:47 EST news147441707 People with epilepsy appear to have a much higher risk of drowning compared to people without epilepsy, according to a study published in the August 19, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Previous studies have shown a higher risk most likely due to seizures but this study is one of the first to show exactly how high the risk may be. http://www.physorg.com/news138295540.html Medicine & Health Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:25:40 EST news138295540