High Blood Pressure

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

Scientists find a new way to treat resistant high blood pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition that can increase your risk of heart disease, kidney problems, and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medication are...

A better treatment for high blood pressure treatment in people with stroke

A recent study conducted at the University of Georgia has revealed that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients might not always be the...

Probiotics could help lower high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol

A study conducted by scientists from Griffith University in Australia has found that taking probiotics is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Probiotics...

This oral high blood pressure drug could slow down aging

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug called rilmenidine, which is currently used to treat high blood pressure, can extend...

California man didn’t know he was living with a ‘ticking time bomb’

Richard Horton woke up one morning needing to use the bathroom. He got out of bed, took a couple steps and stumbled into the...

Scientists find a new way to detect and treat common cause of high blood...

A new type of CT scan has been discovered that can detect tiny nodules in a hormone gland and cure high blood pressure by...

Research shows new risk factor for high blood pressure

High blood pressure and obesity are becoming more common around the world, despite efforts to promote healthy habits like weight loss and exercise. The American...

What you need to know about high blood pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) happens when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures over time. This makes the heart and blood vessels work harder...

How dietary fiber could benefit people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health problem that can cause death. Despite medical and lifestyle treatment, most people with high blood...

Red onions may help you reduce high blood pressure

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that a natural extract from red onion skin, called quercetin, may be beneficial...