FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher...
A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing...
Even ‘normal’ blood pressure in your 30s could raise heart disease risk later in...
A new study has found that even people with “normal” blood pressure in their 30s may face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Common heartburn and blood pressure drugs may affect breast cancer treatment
A major international study has raised concerns about how some common everyday medications might affect treatment outcomes for people with breast cancer.
The research involved...
High blood pressure increases your stroke risk significantly, study finds
A new study shows that delaying or preventing high blood pressure could be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of...
How to recognize and prevent dangerously high blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important measure of your health. It shows how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it...
Common drugs that can quietly raise your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It affects millions of people and increases...
Common blood pressure drugs unnecessary for most heart attack survivors, study finds
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from a heart attack.
But new research suggests that most patients with normal heart...
How you cook potatoes could affect your blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that the way potatoes are cooked plays a key role in how they affect blood pressure.
While potatoes...
Throat problems may increase high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Southampton has revealed a surprising connection between throat problems and blood pressure.
The research, published in the medical...
New CT scan can cure high blood pressure by spotting hidden nodules
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and other institutions have made a major breakthrough in treating high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
They...