A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Many people eat more salt than they realize. Everyday foods such as bread, pizza, burgers, chips, and ready-made meals often contain large amounts of...
The blood pressure number after 60 that could save your life
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems among older adults. It often develops slowly over many years...
Study finds the real key to heart health
Many people try to improve their health by following popular diets that focus on cutting carbohydrates or reducing fat.
Low-carb diets often limit foods like...
A twice‑yearly injection could treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every...
Common blood pressure pills may quietly raise risk of vision loss
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. These medicines help protect the heart, brain, and blood...
Why a common blood pressure pill may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially among older adults. In Australia, more than one in three...
The blood pressure pill millions trust has a hidden health risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the digestive system, especially the large intestine. In this condition, small pouch-like bumps form in the wall of...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning.
Many victims appear healthy and may not even...