Measuring blood pressure in both arms crucial for accurate diagnosis
A recent study from the University of Exeter emphasizes the importance of measuring blood pressure in both arms to enhance the diagnosis and management...
Air pollution in cars linked to high blood pressure
Air pollution from traffic is a growing concern for our health. It's not just about what we breathe outdoors; even inside our cars, we...
Scientists find new drug to treat high blood pressure effectively
A groundbreaking study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia has introduced zilebesiran, an experimental medication offering a new approach...
This blood pressure number is linked to brain scars, dementia
A recent study conducted by the University of Miami has suggested that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, may...
Scientists find long-term impact of blood pressure drugs on kidney health
A study by the University of Virginia has raised concerns about the long-term effects of common medications used to treat high blood pressure and...
New calculator can improve heart disease risk prediction
A groundbreaking calculator, introduced in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, offers a more comprehensive approach to predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
The PREVENT™...
Blood pressure fluctuations are link to dementia risk
A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has uncovered a crucial link between fluctuating blood pressure and the risk of dementia...
People taking this blood pressure drug have higher suicide risk
A recent study, led by Muhammad Mamdani from St. Michael's Hospital and published in JAMA Network Open, has raised concerns about a potential link...
How potato cooking methods affect your blood pressure
Recent research from Imperial College London has taken a closer look at the relationship between potato consumption and health risks, particularly focusing on blood...
High blood pressure is big challenge for young men and older women
A study from Rutgers University has uncovered significant differences in blood pressure control among men and women across various age groups.
With nearly half of...