Many heart-related emergencies are due to uncontrolled high blood pressure
In a study from Keele University, the top cardiovascular (CVD) diagnoses from U.S. emergency departments suggest that many heart emergencies are due to poorly...
Common high blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women
In a study from the University of Bologna, scientists found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of heart disease have...
Recommended blood pressure drug may have harmful side effects
In a recent study from Columbia University, scientists found that chlorthalidone, the guideline-recommended diuretic for lowering blood pressure, causes more serious side effects than...
Adding two minerals to drinking water may help lower high blood pressure
In an Emory University study, researchers found that adding two essential minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure.
The two minerals are calcium...
Many older people may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, scientists found fewer than 30% of older adults who need more intensive treatment for high...
Common snack may lead to high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder
Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia.
The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy in...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
In a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, scientists found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood...
Sleep apnea may cause high blood pressure
In a recent study from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, scientists found in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also...
High blood pressure and fatty liver don’t add up in death risk
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that the combined effect of high blood pressure and fatty liver disease...
Widely used meds for pain relief may harm blood pressure
In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely.
They found...