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Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

This headache drug can lower blood pressure

Acetaminophen, widely known for easing headaches, fevers, and mild pain, is a medicine most people recognize. In everyday life, it’s usually taken as a...

This nutrient plays a key role in reducing high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. If it isn’t treated, it can lead...

Blood pressure decline in old age may be a natural part of aging

Blood pressure tends to rise steadily from childhood through middle age, but what happens to it later in life has remained less understood. Now, researchers...

New non-surgical treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure

Doctors in the UK have developed a new, non-surgical treatment that may change how we deal with a common but often missed cause of...

How blood pressure may affect your personality and mental health

High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for the heart, but new research shows it might also affect the way people...

Lower blood pressure below 120 mmHg may help older adults stay healthier

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. If it isn’t treated properly,...

B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially when medications fall short

A recent study from the University of Maine has found that B vitamins might be a helpful way to lower high blood pressure, especially...

A new blood pressure injection shows long-lasting benefits

A new study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that a single injection given every six months could help...

Even low levels of air pollution may cause early heart damage

A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may silently damage the heart—even before any symptoms of disease appear. Using advanced heart...

What’s the best blood pressure for older adults?

Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay well. Blood pressure is the...