How the body’s tiniest organ may hold the key to lowering blood pressure
It’s hard to believe, but a tiny organ in your neck, about the size of a grain of rice, may be one of the...
Mixing ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs could harm your kidneys
Many people take medicine for high blood pressure every day to stay healthy. At the same time, they might also use common painkillers like...
The best time to take blood pressure pills could save your life
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the pressure of your blood...
The hidden link between high blood pressure and weak bones
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease and stroke, but recent research has revealed another important health concern—it may also weaken your...
This blood pressure monitoring method can prevent heart disease better
A new international study has found that monitoring blood pressure over 24 hours is a much better way to predict heart and blood vessel...
Ankle-based test can monitor blood pressure better
Measuring blood pressure is one of the most basic and important ways to keep track of a person’s health.
It helps doctors diagnose and manage...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Too much black licorice can cause high blood pressure, especially after 40
Black licorice may seem like a harmless and tasty snack, especially around holidays, but new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Oral steroids may raise blood pressure, large study finds
A large new study from the University of Leeds has found that people who take oral steroids for long-term inflammatory diseases are more likely...