Can blood pressure pills trigger a painful skin disease?
Psoriasis is a common skin problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin, often...
Marijuana use may triple risk of death from high blood pressure
A group of scientists from Georgia State University has found something surprising. People who use marijuana may be three times more likely to die...
Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. People often take it to ease pain or bring down a fever.
It’s...
Common blood pressure may increase risk of sudden heart stoppage
A recent study in Europe has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure might raise the risk of sudden heart...
Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of falls and fractures in older people
A recent study has raised concerns about starting blood pressure medications in older adults living in nursing homes.
The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine,...
Scientists find a new way to fight high cholesterol and heart disease
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a tiny molecule in the liver that plays a big role in controlling cholesterol levels...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
How tea and coffee influence your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that drinking tea and coffee in specific ways may influence a person’s risk of developing high blood...
Stricter blood pressure control offers heart benefits, but with some side effects
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure numbers can protect the heart, even if it comes with...
This mineral is the hidden hero in lowering high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke.
Most people know that...