Blood pressure drug could help treat ADHD more safely
A new study suggests that a common blood pressure drug, amlodipine, could be repurposed to help treat symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
This international research,...
This hormone can be a hidden cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone plays a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought.
Their...
This drug may be safer and more effective for treating high blood pressure
A new study from Columbia University is making doctors take a closer look at which medicines are best for treating high blood pressure.
The research...
Magnesium can be a simple way to support blood pressure health
Magnesium is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. It plays a big role in helping your body do many important things....
Ibuprofen may harm kidneys when taken with some blood pressure drugs
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller you can buy without a prescription.
A new...
Common blood pressure drug may have more risks than expected
A new study from Columbia University has raised concerns about one of the most commonly used medications for high blood pressure. The research looked...
This treatment may help cure common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have developed a simple, minimally invasive procedure that could...
Chronic venous insufficiency: the condition reportedly affecting President Trump
In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart...
Too much standing at work may raise blood pressure
A recent study from Finland has found that standing for long periods at work may negatively affect blood pressure, while sitting more during work...
Why common blood pressure drugs can harm kidney function
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found that long-term use of some commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs can damage the...