Blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia aged 18 and over. If left untreated, it can...
New ultrasound could treat hard-to-control high blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves may offer hope to people whose high blood pressure doesn’t improve with current treatments. This technology, still...
These hidden drugs may be making high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem. It means your blood is pushing too hard against your blood...
Common painkiller may harm kidneys when combined with blood pressure meds
A recent study from the University of Waterloo has found that people who take certain medications for high blood pressure should be careful when...
Lying-down blood pressure could reveal hidden heart risks
When you visit the doctor, your blood pressure is usually measured while you're sitting. It's a standard part of most check-ups and a key...
Blood pressure drug may help protect kidneys in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has found a promising new way to slow the damage caused by diabetic kidney disease, a...
Red onion skin may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study from the University of Bonn in Germany has found that a natural compound from red onion skin might help lower blood...
Lowering top blood pressure number below 120 may greatly reduce heart risks
A large new study has found that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to below 120 mm Hg can greatly...
Common drugs may be making high blood pressure worse, study finds
Scientists from Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
Common blood pressure meds may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
If you take a type of blood pressure medicine called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a new study suggests you might face a higher risk...