Common painkiller may raise heart risk in people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is a medicine that many people take for pain relief.
It’s often thought to be safer than other painkillers like ibuprofen, especially for people...
Breathe your way to lower blood pressure, says study
A new study has found that a simple breathing exercise may be just as effective at lowering blood pressure as medicine or regular exercise.
The...
Why common blood pressure drug may cause gut disease
Diverticulosis is a condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestines. It often happens as people get older.
Many people...
Does high blood pressure increase your risk of Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it may also impact your brain.
Recent research suggests a strong link between high blood pressure (especially in...
Why both blood pressure numbers are important for heart health
Whenever you visit a doctor, they usually check your blood pressure. The result includes two numbers—one on top and one on the bottom.
For a...
How high blood pressure can damage your kidneys over time
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
Most people know that it can...
High doses of this blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart death
A new European study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure medicine, showing that taking it in high doses may increase the...
Common blood pressure drug may be riskier than expected, study finds
For many people with high blood pressure, taking medicine every day is part of life. These drugs help control blood pressure and reduce the...
This oral drug may raise risk of high blood pressure
A large new study from the University of Leeds has found that people with long-term inflammatory diseases who take oral steroids are more likely...
Simple steps that lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common problem, especially for people over the age of 50.
It increases the risk of heart attacks,...