Common blood pressure drugs have different side effects, study finds
A 17-year study from Columbia University has shed light on the long-term effects of two commonly prescribed blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Both drugs...
Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher bleeding risk
A recent study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart...
Research finds a new way to manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a major risk factor for serious...
Both blood pressure numbers matter for heart health
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number).
Systolic pressure measures the force when the heart’s ventricles...
Widely used blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure
A recent study from the University of Bologna, published in the journal Hypertension, has uncovered an important finding about women’s health and hypertension treatment.
Women who...
A single shot for high blood pressure treatment can last 6 months
High blood pressure is a widespread health issue affecting millions of people worldwide.
The current standard treatment involves taking daily medication to keep blood pressure...
Scientists find new hope for managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
It’s sometimes called the “silent killer” because it...
This drug may harm heart health when taken at night
Midazolam is a medication often used to calm and relax patients before surgeries. It helps reduce stress and, in many cases, makes patients forget...
Turmeric and vitamin D can manage type 2 diabetes and blood pressure
Researchers at Urmia University of Medical Sciences have uncovered promising evidence that turmeric and vitamin D could benefit people with type 2 diabetes, particularly...
Exercises to avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is often recommended as a helpful way to manage high blood pressure, or hypertension. It strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and can...