Raised blood pressure is leading risk factor for death in Australia for 30 years
Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to a study published February...
Arm position is the key to accurate blood pressure readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure check can seriously affect...
Quick and natural ways to lower your blood pressure
In a world where high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people, finding effective ways to manage it is crucial.
High blood...
New blood pressure pill shows big promise for people who don’t respond to other...
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects about 1.3 billion people.
In many cases, even with treatment, blood pressure...
Lowering blood pressure more could save lives, even with risks
A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that bringing blood pressure down to lower levels may help prevent serious health problems, even if...
Ibuprofen and blood pressure meds: a risky mix for your kidneys
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller found in most homes.
A new study from...
Avoid these foods to keep your blood pressure in check
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent creeper that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke.
What you...
Predictable music phrases could help control blood pressure, study finds
Music has long been known to move us emotionally, but new research shows it may also help regulate our bodies.
A study presented at the...
Goodbye cuffs? New light technology could transform blood pressure monitoring
Imagine checking your blood pressure as easily as glancing at a smartwatch—without the squeeze of a cuff. That future may be closer than we...
New blood pressure drug may also protect kidneys, study finds
A new pill might help people with high blood pressure and kidney problems live healthier lives.
The pill, called baxdrostat, blocks a hormone named aldosterone....