Foods to avoid if you want to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem, especially for older adults.
It puts extra strain on the heart and can damage...
“Clear” e-cigarettes raise blood pressure more than other flavored products, study finds
A new study has found that e-cigarettes labeled as "clear" may cause a greater increase in blood pressure and heart rate than other flavored...
New injection may replace daily pills for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects many people worldwide.
It can lead to dangerous conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and even...
Women face higher heart failure risk from common blood pressure drugs
A new study from the University of Bologna has uncovered an important difference in how women and men respond to certain blood pressure medications.
The...
Salt substitutes could help lower blood pressure—so why isn’t anyone using them?
Millions of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, a condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks and...
Marijuana use may increase death risk in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue.
It happens when the blood pushes too hard against the walls of your arteries over...
Children with high blood pressure often become adults with the disease
High blood pressure isn’t just a problem for adults—it’s becoming more common in children too, and it could lead to serious health issues later...
New tool helps doctors pick the best blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than a billion people around the world.
It is a major health problem because it often...
New ultrasound device can quickly lower blood pressure
Scientists in Lithuania have developed a new device that can quickly improve oxygen levels in the lungs and lower blood pressure—all without surgery or...
Lowering blood pressure more aggressively is cost-effective, study finds
A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure could prevent more heart problems, even though...