Hospital use of common painkiller may lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. You’ve probably taken it yourself for a headache, fever, or sore muscles....
Could a common blood pressure pill help us live longer?
A medicine called rilmenidine has been used for many years to treat high blood pressure. Doctors prescribe it because it’s effective and has few...
Common blood pressure pill may have hidden health risks
A team of scientists at Columbia University has been looking closely at a medication called chlorthalidone, a pill that many doctors give to people with...
Common headache drugs may make high blood pressure worse, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue affecting millions of people around the world. If you have it, you’re...
Common painkiller paracetamol linked to higher blood pressure in some people
A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that long-term use of paracetamol—one of the world’s most common painkillers—may raise blood pressure in...
This daily food may prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can help middle-aged and older adults...
Study warns of side effects from common blood pressure drug
A major long-term study has revealed important differences between two commonly used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These drugs are both used to treat...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings are a key part of checking heart health, and they’re made up of two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure,...
Study finds deep cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and...
Understand common causes of white coat hypertension
Have you ever visited the doctor and been told your blood pressure is high—only to find it’s completely normal when you check it at...