High Blood Pressure

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

Scientists discover eating more fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure and protects heart, kidneys

A new study has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables can significantly lower blood pressure and improve heart and kidney health in people...

High blood pressure linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

A new study suggests that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published...

How diet could help control high blood pressure in lungs

A new discovery by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh suggests that dietary changes could help treat pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung condition. Pulmonary hypertension...

This common vegetable may help lower blood pressure

A recent study from the University of Bonn has found that an extract from red onion skin may help reduce high blood pressure in...

Common drugs that may worsen high blood pressure

Scientists from Harvard have uncovered a surprising finding: nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may unknowingly be taking medications for other...

Skipping sleep could lead to dangerous high blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep each night is linked to a higher risk of developing high blood...

This drug treats high blood pressure better than the most commonly used drugs

A recent study by Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for high blood pressure, called ACE inhibitors, may...

Can eating potatoes cause high blood pressure?

Scientists from Imperial College London have recently discovered that the way potatoes are cooked plays a crucial role in their link to high blood...

Broccoli and kale could help lower blood pressure and boost heart health, study finds

A new study has found that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbage can help lower blood pressure, offering significant heart health benefits for...

1 in 7 U.S. kids may have high blood pressure

New research shows that around 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are close to developing it. This...