High Blood Pressure

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

These simple lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem. If not treated, it can lead to serious conditions like heart disease,...

Blood pressure medicine may increase vision loss risk

A large study in the United Kingdom has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk...

Study links some blood pressure drugs to higher suicide risk

A new study from St. Michael’s Hospital has raised concerns about a possible link between a commonly used blood pressure medicine and a higher...

Blood pressure drops 14 years before death in older adults

as people age, their blood pressure usually goes up from childhood into middle age. But what happens to blood pressure in older adults has...

How your eyes could help diagnose high blood pressure

Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don’t realise...

These two common blood pressure drugs may bring health risks

A major study from Columbia University has revealed important new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. Both are commonly prescribed to...

Study finds a new treatment for high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It's often treated with daily medication, but many...

How to manage fluctuating blood pressure effectively

Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It’s normal for your blood...

Blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women, study finds

A new study from the University of Bologna has found that a common treatment for high blood pressure may not work the same way...

10 heart-healthy foods to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can quietly damage your heart, blood vessels, and other organs if left untreated. It’s one...