New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...
Why we need to rethink diabetes and blood pressure care for older adults
For older adults, managing health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to a better life—fewer complications, more independence, and even a...
How these daily food additives may raise your blood pressure
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that eating too many foods with phosphate additives—often found in packaged and processed foods—can...
The deadly combination of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
U.S. adults who have both high blood pressure (hypertension) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a much higher risk of dying from any cause,...
Do headaches mean you have high blood pressure?
Many people think that high blood pressure, also called hypertension, causes headaches. But the truth is a bit more complicated.
High blood pressure is often...
Women face higher heart death risks from common blood pressure pills
A new study from the University of Bologna has discovered that a common medicine for high blood pressure, called beta-blockers, might be riskier for...
Why your blood pressure rises in the morning—and how to stop it
Many people don’t realize that blood pressure usually goes up early in the morning. This rise, which often happens between 6 a.m. and 10...
Your eyes could predict aging speed and heart attacks, study finds
A new study from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) has found that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may...
Quitting alcohol or drinking less can significantly lower blood pressure
A new international study has revealed that even small amounts of alcohol can raise your blood pressure—and cutting back or quitting drinking altogether may...
What to do if you have a heart attack while alone
Imagine you're alone at home or walking down the street, and suddenly a terrible pain grips your chest. The pain might spread to your...