High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Research finds a blood pressure drug with potential aging benefits

Rilmenidine, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, might have some unexpected benefits. Recent research, as reported in Aging Cell, suggests it could also contribute...

Scientists find the hidden side effects of blood pressure medications

There's a condition called diverticulosis, which happens in the intestines. It creates small bulges or pockets in the lining. This is more often seen...

Scientists make a major breakthrough in high blood pressure diagnosis

In a new study, Professor Murray Cairns and his Precision Medicine team from HMRI and the University of Newcastle have made a groundbreaking discovery. Published...

Lifelong blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring crucial for heart disease prevention

A study published in PLOS ONE by Nelson Wang, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, emphasizes the significance of monitoring...

These two common blood pressure drugs have harmful side effects

Researchers from Columbia University recently conducted an extensive study, spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people treated for high blood pressure. Their findings offer...

Better blood pressure control means lower dementia risk

Researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions have conducted a study that brings new insights into how managing blood pressure can significantly impact...

Reducing dementia risk with blood pressure drugs

A recent study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in the fight against dementia among older adults with high blood pressure. This research offers new...

New ECGI vest may prevent sudden cardiac death

University College London (UCL) researchers have developed a groundbreaking electrocardiographic imaging (ECGI) vest, potentially revolutionizing how heart health is monitored and sudden cardiac death...

Home blood pressure monitoring more reliable than clinical monitoring

Blood pressure management is crucial for preventing severe health issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage. A recent study by investigators at Kaiser Permanente...

Combined drugs may offer new hope in blood pressure control

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the pressure of blood pushing against your blood vessel walls is too high. This isn't good for your...