Exercise rehabilitation reduces irregular heartbeat, study finds
A new analysis of clinical studies finds that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the symptoms, frequency, and recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common...
This DASH diet helps lower blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that a special version of the DASH diet can help lower blood pressure in people with...
A blood pressure drug that might help you live longer?
Rilmenidine is a medication usually given to people with high blood pressure. But now, scientists think it might do something even more amazing—help people...
Skin-Like blood pressure patch could monitor blood pressure effectively
A research team from Seoul National University, working with Carnegie Mellon University, has created a wearable device that sticks to the skin like a...
Vitamin B could offer new hope for people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health issue that affects millions of people across the globe. It can be difficult to control, especially for...
Common drugs may be increasing your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue. If not managed well, it can lead to serious problems like heart disease,...
High-dose vitamin D fails to protect the heart, major study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over the age of 65. At the same time, many older people have...
Why your doctor’s office can raise your blood pressure
Imagine visiting the doctor and feeling your heart race—not from rushing to the appointment, but from the anxiety of being there.
For some people, this...
Women on this blood pressure drug face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna highlights a serious health concern for women with high blood pressure who have never had heart...
This pain drug can cause sudden drop in blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a well-known painkiller often used for headaches and fever, is typically taken in pill form. However, in hospitals, it is frequently given intravenously—directly...