High Blood Pressure

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

Long work hours linked to both regular and hidden high blood pressure

In a recent study from Laval University in Quebec, researchers found office workers who spend long hours on the job are more likely to...

Genetics play a big role in high blood pressure in women

In a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute, researchers found that contrary to common belief, the risk of developing high blood pressure has...

Intensive blood pressure lowering can benefit older people with hypertension

In a new study from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, researchers found aggressive blood pressure treatment in older hypertensive patients lowers the risk...

This study shows the key to treating high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found that a small piece of genetic material could hold the key to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure...

This study shows a common and unrecognized cause of high blood pressure

In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that the hormone aldosterone is a common and unrecognized contributor to high...

This type of food may help control blood pressure

In a new study from Queen’s University, researchers found flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on...

This drug for inflammation may increase your blood pressure

In a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers found that cumulative doses of oral steroids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases...

This resistance training may safely reduce high blood pressure

In a new study from UNSW Medicine & Health, researchers found that isometric resistance training (IRT) is an emerging model of exercise demonstrating effectiveness...

Common blood pressure drugs could boost colon cancer survival

In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers found common blood pressure drugs may improve survival for patients with colorectal cancer. After reviewing...

Common high blood pressure drug could help repair brain blood vessels

In a recent study published in Stroke, researchers found that propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas (“strawberry naevi,” resembling birthmarks), can also...