New study could change how we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force...
Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia
A new large study from China has found that lowering high blood pressure can help reduce the risk of dementia and memory problems.
The study...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may protect women with type 2 diabetes
A new study from Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute has found that women with type 2 diabetes who were diagnosed with high blood pressure before...
This blood pressure number matters most in hypertension treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people and is a major cause of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems.
Doctors have...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms could save lives, study finds
A large international study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure should be measured in both arms—not just...
The best body position when checking blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important ways doctors check how healthy your heart is. Usually, it’s measured while you sit comfortably in...
High doses of this blood pressure drug may raise sudden cardiac arrest risk
A new European study has found a possible link between high doses of the widely used blood pressure drug nifedipine and an increased risk...
How to reduce high blood pressure death risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over one-third of adults around the world and is a major cause of early death due to heart...
New salt blend could lower blood pressure without sacrificing taste
Too much salt in the American diet has become a serious health problem. Most people eat more sodium than their bodies need, which raises...
Cutting blood pressure meds may be safe for some older people, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that some older adults taking medication for high blood pressure may be able to safely...