Lowering top blood pressure number below 120 may greatly reduce heart risks
A large new study has found that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to below 120 mm Hg can greatly...
Common drugs may be making high blood pressure worse, study finds
Scientists from Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
Common blood pressure meds may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
If you take a type of blood pressure medicine called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a new study suggests you might face a higher risk...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night may save your life
High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer” because it can quietly damage your heart and blood vessels without any warning signs. If...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease, stroke
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you’ve probably heard two numbers—like 120 over 80. For years, doctors mostly focused on the top...
Can blood pressure pills help prevent dementia?
High blood pressure, especially in midlife, has been linked to memory loss and dementia later in life. Scientists believe that over time, high blood...
Blood pressure pill shows promise in slowing down aging
Aging is something we all go through. As we get older, our bodies slow down and we become more likely to face health problems....
Do blood pressure medications increase your cancer risk?
Millions of people around the world take medication every day to control high blood pressure. These drugs are proven to reduce the risk of...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects over 1.5 billion people around the world. It increases the risk of serious health problems like heart...
Too much coffee may be risky for people with severe high blood pressure
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from heart disease...