Women face higher risk of death after heart surgery complications
A new study led by the University of Michigan has found that women are more likely than men to die after experiencing complications from...
How diet impacts high blood pressure: Foods to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. While various...
How to monitor blood pressure at home effectively
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Often called the “silent killer,” it has no...
How blood pressure declines in older adults are linked to early death
It's well known that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood into middle age, but scientists have long been uncertain about how it changes...
Common type of blood pressure drug linked to increased suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and an...
How widely used blood pressure medications can affect your sleep
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many adults, particularly in the United States, struggle to get enough rest.
With nearly one-third of adults facing...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Common arm position for blood pressure measurement may cause inaccurate reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that the way a patient's arm is positioned during blood pressure (BP) screenings can significantly affect the...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to higher heart disease risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers, a common drug for managing high blood pressure, may be...
Best time to take blood pressure drug is at night, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that can cause serious harm to the heart and other organs if it is not controlled...