More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.
Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...
New drug can treat hard-to-control high blood pressure
A new medicine called baxdrostat has shown promising results in helping people lower their blood pressure, even when other treatments haven’t worked.
This news comes...
Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought.
A new study from the European Sudden...
Why lying down is the best position for checking blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important sign of your health. It’s usually measured while you’re sitting down.
But new research shows that your blood pressure may...
Some common drugs are making your high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common and serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If not managed...
Could your blood pressure pill cause eye diseases?
A new study has found a possible link between a popular blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of getting glaucoma, an eye disease...
This type of blood pressure drugs may raise suicide risk
A new study has raised concerns about a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of suicide.
The...
This vaccine can reduce cardiorespiratory hospitalization risk in older adults
A major study led by the Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials at Copenhagen University Hospital-Herlev and Gentofte has found that the...
Lowering blood pressure below this number could save your life
A new study shows that bringing the top number in your blood pressure reading—called systolic pressure—below 120 mm Hg can greatly reduce the risk...