Common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects more than one in three Australian adults aged 18 and older.
If not...
Fear after a heart attack is real. Here’s how to cope.
Julie Iacovelli’s heart attack seemingly came out of nowhere.
She was 31, worked out regularly and had just had her annual checkup the day before....
New drug may effectively treat common heart failure
As people get older, the muscles in their body begin to stiffen—including the heart.
This can lead to a common type of heart failure where...
Drinks that help lower high blood pressure—and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if...
Popular blood pressure pill may have dangerous health risks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To help lower blood pressure, doctors often prescribe medications. One...
Why cocoa may lower heart disease and high blood pressure risks
Two recent studies published in the journals Age and British Journal of Nutrition reveal that cocoa flavanols—a type of plant-based compound found in cacao...
Is your blood pressure medicine safe? what you need to know about chlorthalidone
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the force of your...
Wrong blood pressure cuff size can cause dangerous misdiagnoses
A recent study has shown that using the wrong blood pressure cuff size can lead to major mistakes when diagnosing high blood pressure.
The findings...
This blood pressure number might help prevent dementia, stroke
Many people know that high blood pressure can harm the heart. But a new study shows it might also hurt your brain—especially the lower...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function, especially in older people
Many people take common medications to help with allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or motion sickness.
These drugs are often trusted and used for years....