Skipping sleep could lead to dangerous high blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep each night is linked to a higher risk of developing high blood...
This drug treats high blood pressure better than the most commonly used drugs
A recent study by Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for high blood pressure, called ACE inhibitors, may...
Can eating potatoes cause high blood pressure?
Scientists from Imperial College London have recently discovered that the way potatoes are cooked plays a crucial role in their link to high blood...
Broccoli and kale could help lower blood pressure and boost heart health, study finds
A new study has found that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbage can help lower blood pressure, offering significant heart health benefits for...
1 in 7 U.S. kids may have high blood pressure
New research shows that around 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are close to developing it.
This...
It is better to measure blood pressure lying down, study finds
If you've ever been to a doctor’s office, you probably had your blood pressure checked while sitting down.
However, new research suggests that laying flat...
Heart disease in women is not like heart disease in men
Over the past 10 years, heart disease in women—especially young women—has been increasing.
More women than men die of heart disease every year. Yet identification...
Common blood pressure drug strongly linked to deadly heart disease
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected event where the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. This can cause a person to lose...
Research links high blood pressure drug to gut problems
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the digestive system, where small pouches form in the lining of the intestine. This condition becomes more common...
This dried fruit may help reduce high blood pressure
Prunes are dried plums that are sweet and chewy and do not contain any added sugar.
They are rich in vitamin B6, manganese, and copper,...