High Blood Pressure

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

Your blood pressure can change a lot between your doctor visits

If you believe your blood pressure stays the same all the time, it’s time to think again. A new study led by Yuan Lu,...

Managing blood pressure during surgery doesn’t affect brain health, study shows

A major international study has found that two different ways of managing blood pressure during surgery in older adults result in similar outcomes when...

Is your blood pressure drug doing more harm than good?

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people, and many take medicine every...

A new shot could help control high blood pressure for months

High blood pressure is a very common health issue that affects millions of people around the world. To keep it under control, most people...

Strong blood pressure meds after hospital stay may harm older adults

Researchers from UC San Francisco and other institutions have an important message for people aged 65 and older: be careful about taking stronger blood...

Scientists find new cause of heart disease

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite many years of research, medications, and health campaigns, millions of people...

Coffee or green tea? What they really mean for your blood pressure

Many people around the world begin their mornings with either a cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee is well known for helping people...

How vitamin D can benefit your blood pressure health

When most people think of vitamin D, they usually think about strong bones and a healthy immune system. That’s because this vitamin helps our...

Lying down may help detect high blood pressure more effectively

Most people are used to having their blood pressure checked while sitting comfortably at the doctor’s office. It’s been the standard method for decades,...

Common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk in older people

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health concern in Australia. More than one in three adults over 18 have this...