Best blood pressure target for people over 60 revealed
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood against your artery walls stays too high for too long.
It’s measured with...
Best and worst beverages for blood pressure health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke if not managed...
Some blood pressure drugs may raise bleeding risk in people with irregular heartbeats
A new study published in the journal JAMA is raising concerns about certain medications taken by people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type...
High blood pressure in childhood linked to heart death risk
Children with high blood pressure at age 7 may have a greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to a...
Vitamin B could help lower blood pressure when drugs fail
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It can be difficult to manage, especially when medications...
Why focusing on top blood pressure number may save your heart better
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many people around the world.
It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
New drug lowers tough high blood pressure in chronic kidney disease
High blood pressure and kidney disease are two health problems that often go together.
When not treated well, they can lead to serious issues like...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has found that a popular drug for high blood pressure, called ACE inhibitors, might not be the best...
About 90% of people with high blood pressure need better treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people all over the world.
It happens when the force of blood pushing...
Childhood blood pressure could shape heart health for life
New research shows that blood pressure in childhood could have lifelong consequences for heart health.
Children with higher blood pressure as early as age 7...