High Blood Pressure

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

Avoid these foods to keep your blood pressure in check

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent creeper that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. What you...

Predictable music phrases could help control blood pressure, study finds

Music has long been known to move us emotionally, but new research shows it may also help regulate our bodies. A study presented at the...

Goodbye cuffs? New light technology could transform blood pressure monitoring

Imagine checking your blood pressure as easily as glancing at a smartwatch—without the squeeze of a cuff. That future may be closer than we...

New blood pressure drug may also protect kidneys, study finds

A new pill might help people with high blood pressure and kidney problems live healthier lives. The pill, called baxdrostat, blocks a hormone named aldosterone....

How to choose home blood pressure device that fits your arm best

About 1 in 3 Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable disability and early death...

Game-changer drug can treat high blood pressure and protect kidneys

A new drug called baxdrostat is showing remarkable promise for people living with treatment-resistant high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. Early studies suggest the...

At-home blood pressure checks twice as effective as clinic visits alone

Managing high blood pressure can be challenging, but new research suggests that something as simple as having a blood pressure cuff at home—and receiving...

How vitamin D helps reduce high blood pressure

When we think of vitamin D, we often think about strong bones and staying healthy during cold and flu season. But vitamin D, also known...

A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer

Getting older is a natural part of life, and as we age, our bodies slowly stop working as well as they used to. We also...

Is pain killer paracetamol really safe for people with high blood pressure?

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines around the world. People often take it to reduce pain or bring...