Heart meds beta-blockers may increase risk of heart failure
Scientists from the University of Vermont found that “stiff heart” heart failure accounts for about half of all cases.
In addition, most of the patients...
This stuff in gut may make high blood pressure hard to treat
Almost half of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure—or hypertension—and about 20% of these patients have treatment-resistant hypertension.
The reason why some people...
This stuff in mouth linked to high blood pressure in older people
Scientists from the University at Buffalo found that some oral bacteria were linked to the development of high blood pressure in older women.
The research...
More intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent strokes in older people
Scientists from California Northstate University found that more intensive high blood pressure treatment may be helpful for preventing or delaying strokes in older people.
The...
This stuff in your gut can reduce effectiveness of high blood pressure drugs
Scientists from The University of Toledo found gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs.
The research is published in the journal Hypertension...
Monitoring blood pressure at home can be tricky. Here’s how to do it right.
Knowing your blood pressure is a basic part of good health. But monitoring it at home can get complicated.
"It sounds easy – you buy...
This study shows a common cause of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease
Scientists from Uppsala University found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
They found that deep belly fat...
Top risk factors you can change to prevent dementia
Scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the prevalence of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias varies and...
Blueberries can reduce heart disease risk in older women with high blood pressure
Scientists from Colorado State University found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure.
They found...
This common pain killer could increase your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh found that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with...