This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
Popular blood pressure drug may cause low potassium and kidney issues
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
Why your blood pressure readings may be misleading—and what you can do about it
A new study from Yale University has found that blood pressure readings taken during doctor visits can change a lot from one appointment to...
Study finds a surprising health risk in common blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. It is often called a silent condition because many...
A common blood pressure drug may fight deadly superbugs, study finds
Antibiotic-resistant infections have become one of the biggest health challenges in the modern world.
These infections are caused by bacteria that no longer respond to...
Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel diseases, study finds
Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when small pouch-like sacs form in the wall of the large intestine.
In many...
Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stop, study finds
A large study from Europe has raised fresh concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure.
The drug, called nifedipine, has been used...
Lower blood pressure targets may offer better heart protection for older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people have it without even knowing, because it...
Your blood pressure may hide a risk doctors often miss
Most people are familiar with having their blood pressure checked while sitting in a doctor’s office. It is quick, simple, and has been the...