High Blood Pressure

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

Why some blood pressure meds are linked to higher suicide risk

Are you taking medicine for high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, or diabetes? If so, a recent study is sounding an alarm bell...

Scientists develop a one-shot solution for high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a problem that many people struggle with. But imagine if you could take just one shot and forget about it for...

High blood pressure pill shows promise in slowing down aging

We all get older, and as we do, our bodies start to slow down and we're more likely to get sick. So far, no...

Common blood pressure drug linked to bowel diseases, study finds

High blood pressure is a problem for one out of every ten adults and can lead to severe issues like heart attacks and strokes....

Common blood pressure checks may not be accurate, study finds

Blood pressure checks are a routine part of our health care. You've probably had one: a nurse wraps a cuff around your arm, pumps it...

Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease risk, study confirms

Blood pressure readings have long been a basic health check. You've likely heard it explained as two numbers—the higher "systolic" number and the lower...

Yoga vs stretching: which is better to lower blood pressure?

We all know that high blood pressure is something we should avoid. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to work, which...

Reducing salt in diet can lower blood pressure in these people effectively

A clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has revealed significant health benefits from moderate salt restriction in patients treated for primary...

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...