High Blood Pressure

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

Why lower blood pressure may help older adults live longer

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that many people have around the world. If it is not treated the right way,...

Are your meds secretly raising your blood pressure?

Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It’s a serious health issue that can lead to heart attacks,...

New MIT patch could restore heart function after a heart attack

MIT scientists have created a new kind of medical patch that could help the heart heal after a heart attack. The soft, flexible patch delivers...

These people struggle most with high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States. Nearly half of all adults have it, according to...

Should older people aim for lower blood pressure target?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. If it isn’t managed well, it can lead to dangerous health...

Too much sitting in childhood may raise blood pressure later

A new long-term study has found that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and teenage years may raise blood pressure by the...

Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers

As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive. Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...

Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...

What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?

As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...

Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with type 2...

New research from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that two natural compounds—curcuminoids from turmeric and vitamin D—may help lower blood pressure in people...