Heart attack recovery: Common drug may be riskier for women than men
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from heart attacks.
But new research suggests that this widely used drug may not...
A smart new calculator could change how doctors treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects more than a billion people worldwide and leads to about 10 million deaths each year.
It...
These blood pressure drugs may no longer be needed after some heart attacks
For more than 40 years, beta blockers have been a routine prescription for people recovering from heart attacks.
These drugs, which slow the heart and...
New ‘super scan’ could help cure high blood pressure
If you or someone you care about has ever struggled with high blood pressure, here’s some exciting news.
Scientists have made a discovery that could...
Should people with high blood pressure avoid coffee?
If you love coffee but have severe high blood pressure, a new study says you might want to cut back on your daily cups.
Surprisingly,...
Why your blood pressure isn’t always steady in doctor’s office
Think your blood pressure stays the same all the time? Think again.
A new study led by Yuan Lu from Yale School of Medicine shows...
A simple mineral mix in water may help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It is a leading cause of early death that could often...
Could common blood pressure drugs harm your eyes?
A new study has raised concerns that a popular type of blood pressure medicine may increase the risk of glaucoma, a serious eye disease...
These blood pressure drugs linked to higher suicide risk
A new study led by Muhammad Mamdani from St. Michael’s Hospital and published in JAMA Network Open has raised concerns about a possible connection...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase kidney damage
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem around the world.
It affects millions of people and is a leading cause of...