High Blood Pressure

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

Time-restricted eating may lower blood pressure, body weight

In a study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, scientists found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood...

Popular high blood pressure drug may not treat you effectively

In a recent study from Columbia University, scientists found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors is less effective...

Research shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes

In a recent study from Uppsala University, scientists found that belly fat is a major contributing risk factor for developing diabetes and heart disease. They...

Common plant nutrient could strongly lower blood pressure

In a study from Dongguan Third People’s Hospital in China, scientists found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure...

Healthy blood vessels may delay Alzheimer’s disease

In a study from the University of Copenhagen and Yale, scientists found high blood pressure may affect conditions such as Alzheimer's disease by interfering...

Scientists find hormone link between diabetes and high blood pressure

In a study from The Ohio State University, scientists found that increased levels of the hormone aldosterone, already associated with high blood pressure, can...

Widely used blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

In a study from UNSW Sydney, scientists found hydrochlorothiazide—one of the most prescribed high blood pressure drugs in Australia—has shown links to increased risks...

Most widely used high blood pressure drug may harm heart health

In a study from at Penn State and elsewhere, scientists found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs)—the most widely used drugs for treating high...

Why sleep is so important for your blood pressure

Many lifestyle habits may increase the risk of high blood pressure, such as being overweight or obese and eating high-sodium food. In addition, recent research...

High blood pressure speeds up mental decline

In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to think,...