Cuff size can strongly affect your blood pressure readings
High blood pressure is a major health problem. It can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious conditions. In...
Common blood pressure medicine may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health problem in Australia. It affects more than one-third of adults aged 18 and older....
Scientists find which blood pressure drug is safer
A large new study from Columbia University has revealed important differences between two common drugs used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide....
Common blood pressure drug may raise the risk of vision loss
Researchers have found a possible link between a common blood pressure medicine called Calcium Channel Blockers, or CCBs, and a higher risk of developing...
Can vitamin D helps keep your blood pressure healthy?
When most people think about vitamin D, they usually think about strong bones and a healthy immune system. But vitamin D, often called the...
Blood pressure medicines can have these side effects in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is very common among older adults. In fact, nearly two out of three people over the age...
Simple method to help manage high blood pressure in ER
A simple conversation during an emergency room visit could help people manage high blood pressure, even before they experience any symptoms, according to new...
Common blood pressure drugs may reduce inflammation in liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious health problem that can cause long-term harm to the liver. Over time, it leads to scarring of the...
Scientists find the right blood pressure goal for people over 60
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important, especially for people over the age of 60. Blood pressure is the force of...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when your blood...