Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds
Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...
New blood pressure injection could replace daily pills
High blood pressure affects millions of people across the globe.
While daily medication helps many manage this condition, a common issue is simply forgetting to...
Not all blood pressure drugs are the same
Most of us have had our blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office. A band wraps around your arm and gives a reading of...
New way to treat high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects almost 40 million adults in the United States.
Many people use CPAP machines to help them...
New triple-action pill offers much better blood pressure treatment
better results than standard treatments.
This pill is called GMRx2, and it was tested in Nigeria as part of a study called the VERONICA-Nigeria trial....
Common plastic chemical could harm your heart health
Many people have heard of BPA, a chemical used in plastics and personal care items. It has been the subject of health warnings for...
Urine tests show smoking linked to high blood pressure
A new study from the University of Manitoba has found strong evidence linking tobacco smoking to an increased risk of high blood pressure, also...
Turmeric and vitamin d may help control blood pressure in people with diabetes
A new study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences has found that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage...
Which blood pressure drug is safer? new study compares two popular choices
A major study has revealed new insights into the safety of two common drugs used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study...
Millions may be getting wrong blood pressure readings due to poor cuff fit
Millions of Americans may be getting incorrect blood pressure readings at home simply because the cuff on their monitor doesn’t fit their arm properly.
This...