Blood pressure drug may cut stroke risk in women with migraines
A common medication used to treat high blood pressure and prevent migraines may help reduce the risk of stroke in women who suffer from...
How vitamin D helps prevent high blood pressure
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong and the immune system healthy. But there’s more to this “sunshine vitamin” than many...
This blood pressure number may influence your emotions
When we think about blood pressure, we often focus on numbers and heart health. But new research suggests that blood pressure—especially the lower number...
Widely used blood pressure drug may influence gut health
High blood pressure is a serious health issue in the United States, affecting millions of adults and increasing the risk of heart disease and...
Too much of this snack can harm your blood pressure, FDA warns
Black licorice may seem like a harmless candy, especially during the holidays, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show...
New blood test could predict heart disease more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study...
New non-invasive treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Doctors in the UK have developed a simple, non-surgical treatment that could change how we treat one of the most overlooked causes of high...
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...