High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

IV acetaminophen may lower blood pressure, study finds

Acetaminophen is a well-known pain reliever that many people use to treat headaches, fevers, and other common problems. Most of the time, people take...

Can treating high blood pressure in hospital cause harm?

When people go to the hospital for reasons not related to the heart, their blood pressure can sometimes rise. This might be because they...

The best time to take vitamins to prevent heart disease

Scientists from Harbin Medical University found the optimal time to take vitamin supplements during the day. Eating time is relevant for our health. For example,...

Natural ways to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world. It happens when the blood vessels become...

This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin — a plant pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their vibrant...

How fried potatoes may affect your blood pressure health

Potatoes are one of the most popular foods around the world. People eat them in many different ways—boiled, mashed, baked, or fried. But in the...

Fluctuating blood pressure may signal higher heart disease risk

Have you ever heard of blood pressure? It’s the force your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it moves through your...

Top 10 foods to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke. One of the...

Popular blood pressure drug may have harmful effects

Researchers at Columbia University have been studying chlorthalidone, a pill that many people take to control high blood pressure. They found that this medication might...

Can blood pressure drugs affect mental health?

A group of scientists at St. Michael’s Hospital wanted to understand how some common blood pressure medicines might affect a person’s mental health. They focused...