ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate
A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...
This blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a common blood pressure medicine called rilmenidine might help people live longer and stay healthier...
Second blood pressure number may predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number on a blood pressure reading—called diastolic blood pressure—may give important clues about...
High blood pressure drugs may increase risk of inflammatory disease
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Blood pressure drugs may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher chance...
New study finds natural defense against heart failure
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine, and other international institutions have found a natural way the body protects the heart...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Best breakfast foods to eat to reduce high blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is important for staying healthy. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke....
Common causes of fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It naturally changes during the day depending on what...
Long-term safety of two popular blood pressure drugs
A new 17-year study from Columbia University gives us a better understanding of two common medicines used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and...