High blood pressure may hurt cognitive functions in middle-aged adults
In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure may lead to the steepest decline in thinking skills in middle age.
They found high blood...
This high blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5%...
New drug combo shows promise in treating high cholesterol
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, your doctor has probably prescribed a statin.
And while statins have been the...
Common drug for high blood pressure may reduce COVID-19 infection
A recent study from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center identified a drug treatment that may reduce the risk of death from the most...
Common high blood pressure drugs may lower colon cancer risk
Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure also could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers reviewed health records...
If you have high blood pressure, you should know these about COVID-19
Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above...
This exercise could boost blood vessel health, improve blood pressure
Essential hypertension—a type of high blood pressure that occurs without a known cause—is linked to an impaired ability of the blood vessels to dilate...
Most diets could help lose weight and lower blood pressure for less than 1...
Obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975, prompting a plethora of dietary recommendations for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.
But so far, there has...
Why women are better at keeping their blood pressure down
In a new study, researchers found that after a high-salt diet, females are better able to keep their pressure down by increasing levels of...
Using gas cooker may lower blood pressure, UK study shows
In a new study, researchers examined how nitrogen dioxide can impact the cardiovascular system.
They test the blood chemistry and cardiovascular changes of 12 healthy...