Can aspirin prevent high blood pressure? Here’s what we know
Aspirin is a common medicine that many people take to ease pain or reduce a fever.
It’s also used to protect the heart by preventing...
Low-dose drug combo may better control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels is too strong.
Over time, this can lead...
Why is my high blood pressure so hard to control?
Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the best ways to protect your heart, brain, and kidneys.
It helps lower the risk of...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of serious problems...
Can herbal supplements help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious issues if it’s...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...
How your income may affect your blood pressure health
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found a strong connection between income levels and the risk of developing major...
Can a natural compound in fruits help lower blood pressure?
Scientists in China have found new evidence that a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables may help lower blood pressure.
The compound is...
How a common blood pressure drug may protect diabetic kidneys
Diabetes is a health condition that can bring along many other problems, and kidney disease is one of the most serious.
Around 40% of people...
A common blood pressure pill may bring hidden health risks
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To manage it, doctors often prescribe medications that help lower...