High Blood Pressure

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

These diabetes, high blood pressure drug may reduce COVID-19 death risk

In a study published in The BMJ, researchers found a COVID-19 survival benefit linked to the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I), an angiotensin...

Red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from the University of Bonn found that extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight and obese people. The...

Is eating potato linked to high blood pressure?

Scientists from Imperial College London found that cooking methods play an important role in the association between potato eating and high blood pressure. The research...

Can controlling high blood pressure prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Controlling high blood pressure is known to reduce a person's risk for heart disease and stroke. Experts concluded that managing blood pressure when it's high,...

How herb medicines reduce high blood pressure

Common herbs, including lavender, fennel, and chamomile, have a long history as folk medicines used to lower blood pressure. Scientists from the University of California,...

Allergy history may be linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease

Scientists from Peking University found adults with a history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease,...

This finger clip can check blood pressure in just 5 seconds

Scientists from the University of Missouri found that a new finger clip device can provide a rapid, non-invasive way of measuring and continually monitoring...

How to live with high blood pressure

It is important to have regular blood pressure readings taken and to know your numbers, because high blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms...

These are common big risk factors of high blood pressure

Many factors raise your risk of high blood pressure. Some risk factors, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits, can be changed. Other risk factors, such as age,...

Common high blood pressure, diabetes drugs may lower COVID-19 death risk

In a recent study published in The BMJ, researchers found a COVID-19 survival benefit linked to the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I), an...