Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of serious problems...
Can herbal supplements help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious issues if it’s...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...
How your income may affect your blood pressure health
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found a strong connection between income levels and the risk of developing major...
Can a natural compound in fruits help lower blood pressure?
Scientists in China have found new evidence that a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables may help lower blood pressure.
The compound is...
How a common blood pressure drug may protect diabetic kidneys
Diabetes is a health condition that can bring along many other problems, and kidney disease is one of the most serious.
Around 40% of people...
A common blood pressure pill may bring hidden health risks
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To manage it, doctors often prescribe medications that help lower...
This drug significantly lowers blood pressure in obese people
A new study published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide significantly lowers systolic blood...
High blood pressure can cause early kidney damage, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna reveals that high blood pressure alone—without the presence of diabetes—can cause structural changes in the...
New blood test could detect heart disease risk more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have used cholesterol tests to figure out who might be at high risk for heart disease.
But now, a large...