Could a Common Blood Pressure Pill Help People Live Longer?
Aging is something every person experiences, but scientists are still working to understand exactly why it happens and how it might be slowed down....
Common Painkiller May Trigger Kidney Disease for Millions Taking Blood Pressure Drugs
When people develop a headache, sore back, muscle strain, or joint pain, many reach for ibuprofen without giving it much thought.
It is one of...
Older People May Be Able to Delay Blood Pressure Drugs Under New Guidelines
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults. As people age, their blood pressure often rises, increasing the...
Tiny Electrical Pulses May Treat Stubborn High Blood Pressure
For many people, high blood pressure can be managed with medications, healthy food choices, regular exercise, and weight control.
But for a significant group of...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Have Dangerous Side Effects
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people take medication every day to keep their blood...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. If left untreated, it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
What Foods Can Make High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Worse?
High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with one or both...
The rules for measuring blood pressure – and why they exist
The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee?
Were you perched on an exam table with...
Obesity Drugs Could Protect the Heart by Reducing Blood Pressure
For many years, doctors have encouraged people with obesity to lose weight in order to improve their heart health.
Even modest weight loss can reduce...
Scientists Develop Cuff-Free Blood Pressure Watch
For decades, measuring blood pressure has involved the same basic process. A cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, inflated until it squeezes the...