High Blood Pressure

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

A simple scan could cure high blood pressure for some people, study finds

Have you ever wished for a simple solution to high blood pressure? Researchers from Queen Mary University in London, Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University...

Stiff arteries in teens could signal future high blood pressure

High blood pressure and obesity are two big health problems that are on the rise globally. Despite campaigns to encourage healthy eating, more exercise, and...

Two servings of dairy food per day may help prevent high blood pressure, diabetes

We've heard it all before: eating too much fatty food is bad for us. But what if some fatty foods, like full-fat dairy, could...

Sleeping trouble might cause high blood pressure, study finds

Imagine this: You're asleep, but your breathing stops for a bit, then starts again. This doesn’t just happen once but multiple times throughout the...

A high blood pressure drug may help battle brain cancer

Glioblastoma is a fast-growing type of brain cancer that is very hard to treat. Doctors have a new set of drugs called immune checkpoint...

Cutting back on salt: a simple step for healthier blood pressure

High blood pressure, often known as hypertension, is like a sneaky villain that harms your body without you even knowing it. Imagine your heart...

Why high blood pressure is linked to memory loss

We all know that high blood pressure isn’t good for your heart, but did you know it can also harm your brain? Think of...

Five major risk factors linked to over half of heart diseases globally

Heart-related problems like heart attacks and strokes are a big deal globally, causing about one-third of all deaths. The scary part is these problems often...

Exercise helps but doesn’t fully offset heart risks for men with high blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, getting fit might not completely cancel out your risk for heart-related deaths, but it does make the situation...

Lowering blood pressure could also prevent dementia, study finds

What’s the Big Deal About Blood Pressure and Brain Health? You've probably heard that high blood pressure isn't good for your heart, but did you...