Could a common blood pressure pill help you live longer?
Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have found a surprising new way to help people live longer and stay healthier. They discovered that...
Common blood pressure and heart drugs may cause “stiff heart” heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects millions of people and costs the healthcare system billions of dollars.
When...
Drinking any alcohol can raise your blood pressure, study finds
A new global study has found that even small amounts of alcohol can raise your blood pressure. The good news is that cutting back—or...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function in older people
Many people rely on everyday medications to treat health problems like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These drugs are widely used and...
How brown fat could help control high blood pressure
Obesity often leads to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can cause heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the...
What are the causes of resistant high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people. It happens when the force of blood...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found that a common drug used to treat high blood pressure might be...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia. It’s a serious condition that can lead to...
How your personality traits can predict high blood pressure
Many people know that high blood pressure can cause serious problems for the heart. But now, new research shows that it may also affect...
Why blood pressure cuffs can give wrong readings
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements in healthcare, yet the standard method used—cuff-based blood pressure readings—may not be as reliable as...