Major causes of high blood pressure everyone needs to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of...
Which blood pressure number matters more? Age may be the key
Blood pressure has two numbers: the top number is called systolic pressure and the bottom number is called diastolic pressure.
The systolic number shows how...
Popular health guidelines may not prevent heart disease effectively
A leading researcher from Simon Fraser University is warning that global heart health guidelines may not work for everyone, especially for people living in...
Blood pressure drug may cause low potassium and kidney problems
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the force of your...
Strong differences in safety between two blood pressure drugs
Researchers at Columbia University have finished a large and important study on blood pressure medicine. They followed more than 730,000 people for 17 years,...
Best blood pressure target for older adults
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls of your arteries for a long time.
It is...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking medicine.
Researchers...
Hidden hormone may be key to understanding high blood pressure
High blood pressure affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.
To prevent and...
Certain blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk in heart patients
A new study published in the medical journal JAMA has raised some concerns for people with atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats...
Simple global plan could save millions from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the biggest causes of heart disease and stroke. These health problems take millions of...