High Blood Pressure

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

High blood pressure: making a better choice for treatment

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue. It means that your blood is pushing too hard against the walls...

Choosing the right blood pressure medicine: a new approach

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health condition many people in America have. It means your blood pushes against your artery walls with too...

High blood pressure meds: a double-edged sword?

High blood pressure affects many people globally - over a billion, in fact. Often, people with severe high blood pressure also experience kidney problems. This...

A new hope for high blood pressure: a simple procedure

High blood pressure is a big problem all over the world. It's growing and it's hard to control. Changes in what we eat and do...

High blood pressure treatment: a comparison of ace inhibitors and arbs

When it comes to treating high blood pressure, there are many options. A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center has found that two classes of...

Heart risks and high blood pressure drugs: a study for everyone

In a research study from the University of Bologna, scientists have made a discovery. Women who take a certain drug for high blood pressure have...

Headache drug may lower blood pressure: new findings

Did you know that a common headache medicine might lower blood pressure? A recent study has found this interesting fact. It's about a medicine we...

Common blood pressure drugs and memory trouble: a plain talk

Sometimes, the medicines we take for common health problems may have side effects. A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, discovered one...

A better high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke

Many people suffer strokes, which can be life-threatening. When someone has a stroke, their brain stops getting blood. This causes brain cells to die. Six...

The hidden clue in blood pressure tests: uncovering brain scars

Have you ever had your blood pressure checked at a doctor's office? The doctor uses a special band that squeezes your arm. Then they...