Long-term use of this drug can harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is often recommended as a safer alternative to a class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is because NSAIDs have...
What is the best time to take blood pressure drugs?
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Vigo and other institutions has revealed that taking high blood pressure medication at bedtime...
90% of people with high blood pressure may need more treatment, study finds
Recent research from the University of Gothenburg highlights a concerning issue: many people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, may not be...
This blood pressure drug could extend lifespan and slow aging
A study conducted by scientists at the University of Liverpool has revealed that the drug rilmenidine, commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may...
Home blood pressure monitoring more accurate than clinic monitoring, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at Kaiser Permanente has revealed that blood pressure measurements taken at home are more accurate than those obtained...
Marijuana use linked to higher death risk in high blood pressure
A recent study conducted by researchers at Georgia State University has revealed a significant link between marijuana use and an increased risk of death...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study in Europe has found a surprising link between a common drug for high blood pressure and an increased risk of sudden...
Scientists give new advice on high blood pressure treatment
Recent research from NUI Galway and other institutions has challenged long-standing beliefs about the risks of lowering diastolic blood pressure, which is the bottom...
How blood vessels in the eye could predict heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye can tell us a lot about...
Measuring blood pressure in this way could help prevent heart disease
A recent study from the University of Exeter has revealed that blood pressure should be measured in both arms, with the higher reading used...