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High Blood Pressure: What the CDC Numbers Show

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, yet only about one in four of them has it under control. Here is what the CDC data says, what the readings mean and what lowers the risk.

Oct 12, 2026 · 6 min

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Opinion: Gasoline Is Driving Inflation, So Read the Whole Picture

Inflation hit 3.7% in September, but the Labor Department's own data show a gasoline spike behind much of the jump. Our view: treat the number as a warning, not a verdict.

By Emily Brooks · Oct 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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