High blood pressure drug nifedipine may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest, study warns
A commonly used drug for treating high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may carry a hidden risk that researchers are only now beginning to understand.
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Why women hesitate to call emergency services during heart attacks
A new study has found that women are less comfortable calling emergency services (000) when experiencing heart attack symptoms, which may contribute to worse outcomes compared...
Short alcohol counseling may help lower high blood pressure
A new study from Kaiser Permanente has found that short conversations about alcohol use during routine doctor visits can help adults with high blood...
New target for upper blood pressure number can save older people’s lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to serious problems...
Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives
The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...
Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...
Researchers find a better first choice for treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood...
Why the bottom number in blood pressure matters for dementia risk
A recent study has found that the bottom number in a blood pressure reading—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be more important for brain health...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
These common drugs may make high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the force of blood...