High Blood Pressure

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

Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden heart stoppage

A new study from Europe has found that taking high doses of a common blood pressure medicine called nifedipine may increase the risk of...

This underused blood pressure drug may be safer and more effective

A new study from Columbia University has found that one common drug used to treat high blood pressure may not be the best choice. The...

How marijuana could affect your DNA, blood pressure and heart health

Marijuana, also called cannabis, is now more popular than ever in the United States. Many states have made it legal, and in 2019, about 48...

What’s the ideal blood pressure target for people over 60?

As we get older, keeping our blood pressure at a healthy level becomes even more important. Blood pressure is the force that pushes blood...

Study finds surprising trend in blood pressure before death

As people grow older, their blood pressure usually increases from childhood through middle age. But what happens to blood pressure in the final years...

Common blood pressure drug may help slow down aging

Getting older is a natural part of life. As we age, our bodies slowly lose some of their strength, and we become more likely...

These blood pressure pills linked to heart failure in women

A new study from the University of Bologna has raised important concerns about a common blood pressure drug known as beta-blockers. These medications are widely...

Popular blood pressure drug may be riskier than expected

A common drug used to treat high blood pressure may have more side effects than doctors once thought. Researchers at Columbia University have been studying...

This simple mistake can make your blood pressure look too high

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure check can strongly affect...

Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects more than one in three adults in Australia. If it isn’t treated...