Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel diseases, study finds
Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when small pouch-like sacs form in the wall of the large intestine.
In many...
Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stop, study finds
A large study from Europe has raised fresh concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure.
The drug, called nifedipine, has been used...
Lower blood pressure targets may offer better heart protection for older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people have it without even knowing, because it...
Your blood pressure may hide a risk doctors often miss
Most people are familiar with having their blood pressure checked while sitting in a doctor’s office. It is quick, simple, and has been the...
Your eyes have hidden clues about high blood pressure and heart disease
Most people think of eye tests as a way to check vision, but scientists are now discovering that our eyes can tell us much...
Blood pressure falls years before death, study finds
A new study has found an important pattern in how the body changes during the later stages of life.
Researchers from the University of Exeter...
Study finds big cause of tough high blood pressure
Many people are told that high blood pressure can be managed with medication and healthy living.
While this is true for most cases, some people...
A surprising natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and increases...
Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of inflammation disease, study finds
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often appears as red, itchy, and scaly patches on...
Why the ‘bottom number’ of blood pressure could protect your brain
Many people think about blood pressure as a single number, but it actually has two parts. Doctors often talk more about the top number,...