High Blood Pressure

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

Widely used high blood pressure med may increase suicide risk

A recent study St. Michael’s Hospital found a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide. They found...

Many people overuse high blood pressure drugs in hospital

In a study from Flinders University, scientists found patients in hospitals for non-heart related conditions may be unnecessarily receiving blood pressure medication that has...

Common high blood pressure drug linked to gut problems

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

Common food chemical could increase your blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found if more phosphates are consumed with food, blood pressure and pulse rate will increase in healthy adults.

Diet to lower blood pressure also improved other factors in heart health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Public health advocates frequently cite Americans' high-sodium diet as one factor in...

Scientists discover the best time to take high blood pressure drugs

Scientists found people with high blood pressure who take all their anti-hypertensive medication in one go at bedtime have better-controlled blood pressure.

This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk

In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.

Red onion skin could help lower high blood pressure, study finds

Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols. It is found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, and grains; capers, red onions,...

This blood pressure number may cause neurotic personality trait

In a new study, scientists found diastolic blood pressure is highly likely to cause neurotic personality traits.

Marijuana linked to 300% higher death risk in high blood pressure

In a recent study from Georgia State University, scientists found that marijuana use is linked to a three-fold risk of death from high blood...