How common drugs can worsen high blood pressure
Researchers from Harvard have uncovered a surprising and concerning discovery: nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking medications for...
This therapy could reverse heart damage caused by cholesterol
An international team of researchers has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against heart disease.
They found that cholesterol does not just affect blood...
What are major causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often simply called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common health problem that increases the risk of heart disease,...
How high blood pressure could affect your feelings and personality
When you visit your doctor, one of the first things they often do is check your blood pressure. Most people know that high blood...
Coffee may pose risks for people with severe high blood pressure
A new study led by Hiroyasu Iso and his team, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has found that people with severe...
This blood pressure drug can protect kidneys in people with diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the UK alone, around 5 million people are living with it. One of...
Widely used high blood pressure drug may increase bleeding risk
A new study published in JAMA has found that a common blood pressure medication may raise the risk of serious bleeding in people who have atrial...
How common blood pressure drugs may affect sleep
Getting enough sleep is important for good health, but many adults, especially in the United States, find it hard to get the rest they...
Heart failure patients who do not see a cardiologist even once a year have...
Seeing a cardiologist regularly can significantly improve the chances of survival for people with heart failure, according to a large study published in the European...
New study warns common high blood pressure treatment
A recent study from Columbia University has raised important questions about the way doctors treat high blood pressure. For many years, ACE inhibitors have been a...