Your Blood Pressure Reading May Be Lower Than It Really Is
Blood pressure checks are so common that the familiar arm cuff can seem almost foolproof.
But researchers at the University of Cambridge say the traditional...
How Heart Scars Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disease
When someone has a heart attack, part of the heart muscle loses its blood supply and becomes damaged.
The body repairs this injury by replacing...
What’s in a vape? Why e-cigarettes are hardly harmless
Compared with traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes can seem simple and harmless.
After all, they trade the eye-stinging smoke of burning tobacco leaves for something that...
Simple Blood Pressure Plan Could Prevent Up to 130 Million Deaths Worldwide
High blood pressure is one of the world's biggest health threats, yet many people who have it do not know it or do not...
Even a Small Daily Amount of This Snack May Cause High Blood Pressure
Licorice is a popular treat with a long history, but eating it regularly may affect the heart more than many people realize.
A study from...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Higher Risk of Blinding Disease
A common type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure may have an unexpected connection to eye health.
A large UK study found that...
The Best Blood Pressure Target After 60
Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best ways for older adults to protect their health.
Blood pressure is the force...
Common Painkiller Could Harm Kidneys When Taken with Blood Pressure Drugs
A common painkiller found in many medicine cabinets may become risky when it is combined with certain blood pressure medicines.
Researchers at the University of...
Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter More Than Doctors Once Thought
High blood pressure affects huge numbers of adults and is one of the most important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Because it often...
When High Blood Pressure Becomes a Medical Emergency
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world.
It is often called the “silent killer” because...