High Blood Pressure

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

Taking blood pressure pills before sleep can save your life

High blood pressure is often called the silent enemy because it usually does not cause any obvious symptoms. Many people can live with high blood...

A common blood pressure pill may increase skin cancer risk

A new study from researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney has raised concerns about a very commonly used blood pressure...

Blood pressure may start to decrease a decade before death

Blood pressure is one of the most important health measurements in the human body. It shows how strongly blood is pushing against the walls...

Could your blood pressure drugs cause vision loss slowly?

A recent scientific study has raised questions about whether a common type of blood pressure medicine could be linked to a higher risk of...

Can blood pressure meds harm your kidneys over time?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It happens...

Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?

Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever. Many take it when they have headaches, sore...

Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease

For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to lower the risk of heart disease. Medicines like aspirin...

Why some people struggle with high blood pressure—and how AI could help

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people in the United States. Even though many people...

Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice, study finds

Many people take medicine every day to lower high blood pressure and protect their heart. But a new study from Columbia University says that...

Teen high blood pressure may predict heart risk decades later, study finds

A new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even slightly high blood pressure during the teenage years can raise the risk of...