New study finds natural defense against heart failure
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine, and other international institutions have found a natural way the body protects the heart...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Best breakfast foods to eat to reduce high blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is important for staying healthy. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke....
Common causes of fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It naturally changes during the day depending on what...
Long-term safety of two popular blood pressure drugs
A new 17-year study from Columbia University gives us a better understanding of two common medicines used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and...
Some blood pressure drugs may be linked to bowel problems
High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects about 1 in 10 adults around the world.
People with high blood pressure often need...
Emergency room consultations help manage high blood pressure
A new study shows that a simple conversation in the emergency room can help patients manage high blood pressure—even if they came in for...
Broken heart syndrome linked to high risks of death or complications
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is associated with a high rate of death and complications, and those rates were unchanged between...
New treatment can lower hard-to-control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people in the United States. Even with medications and healthy habits, many people still...
Why this drug in hospital can cause a big drop in blood pressure
A new study from the University of Copenhagen has helped explain why some people experience a big drop in blood pressure after receiving acetaminophen...