High Blood Pressure

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

High blood pressure treatment in pregnancy is safe, prevents maternal heart risks

In a new study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe and may be helpful at lower thresholds...

Common sleep problem combo linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, death

In a new study from Flinders University, researchers found people who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer...

How COVID-19 pandemic harms blood pressure health

In a new study from the Cleveland Clinic, researchers found blood pressure increased significantly for many individuals during the pandemic. They studied almost 500,000 individuals...

This daily snack may help you reduce high blood pressure

In a new study from the University of South Australia, researchers found a daily dose of yogurt could be the next go-to food for...

How COVID-19 pandemic impacted U.S. blood pressure health

In a new study from the Cleveland Clinic, researchers found blood pressure levels rose among U.S. adults after the pandemic-related shutdowns of spring 2020. They...

Widely used high blood pressure meds linked to this chronic inflammatory skin disease

In a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers found a link between the use of antihypertensive mediations and the development of...

Dirty air may increase your risk of high blood pressure

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually. In a new study from...

She had a heart attack on the way to her wedding — and recently...

Four hours into a nearly six-hour flight from Seattle to Mexico, Sara Metz felt overly anxious – far more than the usual jitters of...

Healthy lifestyles may not be enough to replace your blood pressure meds

More than half of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs, according to a 2019 Kaiser Family Foundation report. In an...

Many people with high blood pressure use drugs that worsen it

In a new study from Harvard Medical School, researchers found about 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unintentionally taking a...