Widely used blood pressure drug may cause sudden heart stoppage
A recent study from Europe has found a surprising link between a common blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...
Could common blood pressure drugs harm your gut health?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects around one in ten adults.
If it isn’t treated properly, it can lead...
Blood pressure often drops decade before the end of life
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure tends to drop gradually in older adults, starting about 14 years...
Could B vitamins help control tough high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the top causes of heart disease and stroke.
While...
High-potency statins should be first-line therapy for lowering LDL and preventing heart disease, study...
Doctors agree that lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is key to preventing heart disease and stroke.
LDL is often called the “bad” cholesterol because high...
Lowering top blood pressure below this number may save your life
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious heart issues like heart attacks and strokes.
Managing blood pressure...
Which blood pressure number matters more? Your age could hold the answer
Blood pressure readings always come with two numbers.
The top number is called systolic pressure, and it shows how much force your heart uses to...
Why ibuprofen could be risky for people with high blood pressure
People who take medicine for high blood pressure should be careful when using ibuprofen, a common painkiller sold in pharmacies and supermarkets.
A recent study...
Study finds safer, more effective high blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It is a serious health condition because it...
Can beta blockers protect you after a heart attack?
A major new study has found that beta blockers—common heart medications—do not benefit patients who have had a mild heart attack with normal heart...