Taking blood pressure pills at night can save lives, study finds
A new study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that the time you take your blood pressure medicine can make a...
Popular blood pressure drug may be harming your eyes, study warns
Many people take medicine every day to lower their blood pressure and protect their heart.
But a new study suggests that one common type of...
A common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice
A large study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly used drugs to treat high blood pressure may not be...
Scientists find safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises the risk...
Scientists challenge the way we treat high blood pressure
A new study by researchers from NUI Galway and other institutions is changing the way doctors may treat high blood pressure in the future.
High...
Lowering blood pressure below 130 may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects many people around the world.
If not treated properly, it can lead to...
Common causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood against...
Sodium intake and high blood pressure: What you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition affecting millions of people around the world.
Many factors influence blood pressure, but diet—especially the...
Study finds a silent genetic heart risk hidden in millions
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol levels from birth. People who have this disorder often do not know it,...
Modified traditional Chinese cuisine may help lower blood pressure
A groundbreaking study by scientists from Peking University reveals that a modified version of traditional Chinese food could significantly lower blood pressure in Chinese...