High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Can this vitamin help lower hard-to-treat high blood pressure?

High blood pressure is a major health issue all over the world and controlling it can be difficult for many people. Now, new research from...

Study shows an often-ignored cause of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...

People taking blood pressure pills have lower dementia risk

A new study has found that taking medications for high blood pressure—known as antihypertensives—may help lower the risk of dementia in older adults. This offers...

Popular blood pressure pill may harm your gut, study confirms

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem around the world. About one in ten adults has it. If left untreated, it...

More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and...

Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure

Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...

New drug can treat hard-to-control high blood pressure

A new medicine called baxdrostat has shown promising results in helping people lower their blood pressure, even when other treatments haven’t worked. This news comes...

Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?

A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought. A new study from the European Sudden...

Why lying down is the best position for checking blood pressure

Blood pressure is an important sign of your health. It’s usually measured while you’re sitting down. But new research shows that your blood pressure may...

Some common drugs are making your high blood pressure worse

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common and serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. If not managed...