Scientists shows switching blood pressure drugs may treat the condition better
We've all been to the doctor and had that band put around our arm. That's a check for blood pressure. It's a sign of...
Common headache medicine may strongly reduce blood pressure
It seems that a common painkiller, acetaminophen, which many of us use for headaches, has a surprising side effect when given in hospitals.
Acetaminophen is...
Common high blood pressure drugs may cause memory problems, study finds
Many of us take medicines for common things like colds, allergies, and high blood pressure.
But did you know that some of these might hurt...
A New way to manage blood pressure: focus on the upper number
High blood pressure is a common health problem that can lead to serious diseases.
For a long time, doctors have looked at two numbers when...
Blood pressure changes during exercise can be a warning of disease
As we get older, the way our blood pressure behaves during and after exercise can hint at future heart problems.
Researchers have now found that...
Scientists find new drug to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure can cause serious problems like strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. Many people don’t even know why they have it.
For these...
How high blood pressure drugs affect your kidney health
High blood pressure is a problem that affects many people around the world. Over a billion people have it.
Sometimes, people with very high blood...
Scientists find special link between obesity and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common in people with obesity.
Recent findings have shown that a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, has more...
Scientists find right blood pressure treatment for people with diabetes
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big problem around the world. It can lead to heart disease and other serious health issues.
Doctors often...
Some blood pressure treatments may harm heart and kidney health, study finds
When people go to the hospital for problems not related to the heart, sometimes their blood pressure goes up. This might be because they're...