This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Long-term risk prediction could help guide blood pressure treatment
A new study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that long-term risk should be considered when deciding when to start blood...
Popular blood pressure drug has dangerous side effects
A large study lasting 17 years and including more than 730,000 people has revealed some surprising results about two common blood pressure medications—chlorthalidone and...
Why bottom blood pressure number could protect your brain as you age
Most people have heard about blood pressure and know it has two numbers. The top number is called systolic blood pressure.
It shows how hard...
Study shows safer option between two common blood pressure drugs
A 17-year study from Columbia University has found important differences between two common blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Both drugs help lower blood pressure...
Understanding what causes white coat hypertension
Imagine visiting a doctor’s office and feeling your heart race, not because you’re running late, but due to the sheer anticipation of being there.
For...
How to manage high blood pressure with fewer drug side effects
Dealing with high blood pressure and its medications can feel overwhelming, like trying to find calm seas in a storm.
Many people are not just...
New procedure could treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure is becoming more common around the world. Many people try to control it by eating healthy, exercising, or taking medicine.
But even...
Fruits and vegetables can protect kidneys and lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and kidney failure.
Doctors...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure without medication
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s a leading cause of heart disease...