High Blood Pressure

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

This all-in-one pill could reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found a single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower...

One daily combo pill may help lower blood pressure, heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found taking one daily pill that combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol lowered heart disease...

Researchers develop new surgery to treat high blood pressure

A recent study led by the Queen Mary University of London and elsewhere have found that a one-off operation could help treat high blood...

Heating pads may help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found using a heating pad overnight may benefit people with supine hypertension. This is a condition that causes their blood...

Arm cuff blood pressure measurements may not predict heart disease accurately

In a new study, researchers found a measurement of central blood pressure in people with difficult-to-treat high blood pressure could help reduce the risk...

Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment may reduce falls

In a new study, researchers found adults who received more intensive treatment to lower their blood pressure were less likely to experience drastic blood...

This dance could help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found native Hawaiians who incorporated their cultural dance of hula into a blood-pressure-lowering program lowered their blood pressure more...

Your gut bacteria may be linked to depression, high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found people with high blood pressure had different gut bacteria compared to people with both high blood pressure and...

Scientists find biological link between high blood pressure and breast cancer

Researchers have identified a protein that may be a risk factor for both high blood pressure and breast cancer. Previous studies have found women with...

Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease

High blood pressure harms one in ten adults across the globe, and it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The most common treatments...