Blood pressure may naturally drop decade before death, study finds
Most people know that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood through middle age. But what happens after that has been less clear—until now.
A...
This treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Feeling tired or stressed is often blamed for high blood pressure, but a hidden condition called primary aldosteronism may be the real reason for...
Why lower blood pressure may help older adults live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that many people have around the world.
If it is not treated the right way,...
Are your meds secretly raising your blood pressure?
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
It’s a serious health issue that can lead to heart attacks,...
New MIT patch could restore heart function after a heart attack
MIT scientists have created a new kind of medical patch that could help the heart heal after a heart attack.
The soft, flexible patch delivers...
These people struggle most with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States. Nearly half of all adults have it, according to...
Should older people aim for lower blood pressure target?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
If it isn’t managed well, it can lead to dangerous health...
Too much sitting in childhood may raise blood pressure later
A new long-term study has found that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and teenage years may raise blood pressure by the...
Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...