High dose of common blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk
A recent European study has raised concerns about a popular drug used to treat high blood pressure—nifedipine—after finding that taking high doses may increase...
Can mouthwash raise your blood pressure?
Many people use mouthwash every day to keep their mouth fresh and clean. It’s known for killing germs, fighting bad breath, and helping to...
A common blood pressure drug may have dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the force of your blood pushing...
Common high blood pressure drugs have surprising side effects, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than a billion people worldwide and remains the leading cause of death due to heart disease.
Many people...
Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER?...
You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke – and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study has found that a common blood pressure medicine might raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, especially when taken in high...
Why people with high blood pressure should be careful with ibuprofen
If you take medicine for high blood pressure, you may want to think twice before reaching for ibuprofen when you have a headache or...
Eyes can show signs of high blood pressure and heart disease
Scientists have found that the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can tell us a lot about our overall health, especially...
Could a 70-year-old blood pressure drug save your sight?
A drug first approved in the 1950s to treat high blood pressure may offer new hope for people with a rare, inherited eye disease...
Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure
A new analysis published in BMJ Medicine suggests that relaxation techniques—such as mindfulness, breathing exercises, yoga, and even music—can help reduce high blood pressure in the...