High Blood Pressure

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

Sleep apnea may cause high blood pressure

In a recent study from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, scientists found in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also...

High blood pressure and fatty liver don’t add up in death risk

In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that the combined effect of high blood pressure and fatty liver disease...

Widely used meds for pain relief may harm blood pressure

In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely. They found...

Where you live may affect how likely you are to take high blood pressure...

In a study from Augusta University, scientists found people who live in large urban areas may be less likely to take prescribed medications for...

Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause

In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. They found that...

Two common blood pressure drugs could effectively prevent heart disease

In a recent study from Geisinger Medical Center, scientists found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from...

DASH diet for high blood pressure may help prevent gout

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known...

Best high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke

In a study from the University of Georgia, scientists found that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good...

Scientists find how to detect high blood pressure in brain early

In a study from the University of Birmingham, scientists found patients who suffer from a form of raised brain pressure could have their condition...

High blood pressure may make bones age faster

In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found high blood pressure may accelerate bone aging. When high blood pressure was induced in young mice, they...