Cocoa could help reduce blood pressure and artery stiffness
A recent study from the University of Surrey suggests that cocoa can only help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are already...
This high blood pressure drug may have harmful side effects
A recent study from Columbia University has found that a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, chlorthalidone, may have more serious side effects...
Many older people need more intensive blood pressure treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of all adults in the United States, or about 116 million people.
When left uncontrolled, it can...
Scientists find better treatment for persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects many people in the United States, and it can be challenging to manage.
Even with the availability of high...
Research shows new cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Researchers from St George’s University and other institutions discovered 119 genetic regions linked to the size and shape of blood vessels in the retina,...
Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found a link between a commonly prescribed drug for high blood pressure and an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...
Why intensively lowering blood pressure can benefit brain health
A recent study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke suggests that intensive blood pressure treatment may lead to structural changes in...
Kids with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure
Research shows that an estimated 2-5% of children suffer from hypertension, which can lead to serious health problems in adulthood.
High-salt diet linked to hardened arteries even in people with normal blood pressure
Excessive salt intake has long been linked to heart disease, but a new study provides fresh evidence of just how damaging salt can be...
Some blueberries a day keep high blood pressure at bay
The study found that consuming a handful of wild blueberries daily can help lower blood pressure, improve memory and brain cognition, and increase reaction...