This Popular Blood Pressure Drug Raises Safety Questions
High blood pressure is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage blood vessels and increase the...
Too Much Coffee May Be Risky With Severe High Blood Pressure
A morning coffee is part of daily life for millions of people, and many studies have linked moderate coffee drinking with possible health benefits.
But...
Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the world’s most widely used medicines.
People commonly take it for headaches, muscle aches, fever and many types...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Vision Loss Disease
A widely used type of blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, according to research involving more than 427,000...
Could Bedtime Blood Pressure Pills Protect Your Heart Better?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no obvious symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs May Be Safe for Some Older People
Older adults living in long-term care often take many medicines every day.
A large U.S. study suggests that carefully stopping some blood pressure medicines may...
Can Eating Potatoes Affect Your Blood Pressure?
Potatoes are eaten in countless forms, from baked potatoes at dinner to fries served with fast food. Because they contain a lot of starch,...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Cause Dangerous Gut Issue
Medicines used to lower high blood pressure save lives by reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
But research suggests that one type of...
These Two-Juice Combo May Reduce High Blood Pressure
Beetroot juice has become popular among people interested in heart health because it can help lower blood pressure.
Now, researchers at King’s College London have...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Cause Stiff Heart Failure
Heart failure affects millions of people and is a major reason older adults are admitted to hospital.
Despite its name, heart failure does not mean...