Can long-term use of this painkiller raise blood pressure?
A study from the University of Edinburgh has revealed that long-term use of paracetamol might increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for...
Recognizing high blood pressure symptoms in women
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can quietly cause harm to the body over years without noticeable...
Sitting too long may harm your heart, even if you exercise
We all know exercise is good for the heart, but new research shows that sitting for too long can still be harmful—even for people...
Drugs that might worsen high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people globally and is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and vision...
Blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure could increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
Study warns of kidney risks from common blood pressure drug combination
People taking medications for high blood pressure may need to think twice before using ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain reliever.
A study from the University...
This blood pressure drug could extend lifespan and slow aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, rilmenidine, may have surprising benefits for...
10-minute light exercise after 1-hour sitting can lower blood pressure
A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as young people grow into...
Why soy protein could prevent heart failure naturally
Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine have discovered a potential way to slow the progression of heart failure by using a protein...
How drinking tea and coffee may affect blood pressure
A recent study led by Choy-Lye Chei and published in The European Journal of Nutrition explores how the way people drink coffee and tea may impact...