When sadness hurts: how strong grief can affect your heart
Grief can be so intense that it actually increases your blood pressure. This is what a group of researchers found in a recent study.
This...
Sleep schedule changes might raise blood pressure, warns study
You might think that changing your sleep schedule or losing an hour or two of sleep won't really affect you. But, a new study...
New findings about cause and cure for common high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause trouble in our bodies. It's like pumping air too hard into a balloon.
It might cause the balloon...
Common pain relief drug may increase heart disease risk
Paracetamol is a common medicine that helps with pain and fever. It's often seen as a safer option than other medicines.
However, a recent study...
10-minute scan could help detect and cure the cause of high blood pressure
Scientists used a new scan combined with a urine test that found people who could stop taking high blood pressure medicines after treatment.
Scientists find a new hope in high blood pressure treatment
New drug gives hope to many people whose high blood pressure does not get better with the usual treatment.
Less salt, better health: a simple fix for high blood pressure
Just like a car needs the right amount of oil to run smoothly, your body needs the right balance of salt to keep everything working right.
Detective scientists solve the mystery of high blood pressure
After a lot of hard work, the scientists found many clues in the non-coding DNA that might be influencing blood pressure.
New study challenges blood pressure guidelines: focus on the upper blood pressure number
However, a recent study suggests that focusing on the systolic value or upper blood pressure number might be more important.
Skin disease and blood pressure drug: the unexpected connection
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin problem that many people have. It's a disease that lasts a long time and makes your skin red,...