Common Food Preservatives May Quietly Raise the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart...
Many people eat processed foods every day without thinking much about the long list of ingredients written on the package.
Foods such as packaged bread,...
Large Blood Pressure Swings May Greatly Raise the Risk of Sudden Heart Death
A new study suggests that middle-aged adults whose blood pressure changes a lot over time may face a much higher risk of sudden cardiac...
High-Quality Olive Oil May Naturally Lower Blood Pressure
Olive oil has been used in cooking for thousands of years, especially in countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
People in places like Greece, Italy, and...
Too Much Coffee May Harm People with Severe High Blood Pressure
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. For many people, it is part of their morning routine and a source...
New Drug Could Help Millions Whose High Blood Pressure Won’t Go Away
A new medication called baxdrostat is giving fresh hope to people with dangerously high blood pressure that remains uncontrolled even after taking several different...
This Vaccine May Help Older Adults Stay Out of the Hospital for Heart Disease
A large new study has found that a vaccine designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, may also help reduce...
Why some young people suffer sudden cardiac arrest
Researchers have discovered that genes may play a much larger role in sudden cardiac arrest among young people than previously understood.
A new study led...
How much exercise do you really need to protect your heart?
Most people know that exercise is important for staying healthy.
Doctors have long encouraged adults to stay active to lower the risk of heart disease,...
Safer and Smarter Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure Are Changing Medicine
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...
Why a common hospital painkiller may cause dangerous blood pressure drops
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world.
Millions of people take it...