Are common painkiller drugs safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers used around the world.
It’s often suggested as a safer option compared to a group of drugs...
Exercises to avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is often one of the best ways to help control high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
It can make your heart stronger, help blood...
Popular blood pressure drug may pose more health risks
A new study from Columbia University is raising concerns about a common drug used to treat high blood pressure.
The research looked at two popular...
Weight loss surgery more effective than drug alone in controlling high blood pressure
A new study shows that bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity than medication alone.
Published in the...
Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds
A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think.
According to a new study published...
Standing blood pressure spike may signal future heart risks
A new study has found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who experience a spike in their blood pressure when they...
This blood pressure drug may be the key to a longer, healthier life
A common blood pressure drug might hold the secret to living longer and staying healthier as we age.
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have...
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...