High Blood Pressure

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

Scientists find the cause of nighttime high blood pressure

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found the reasons behind low levels of natriuretic peptides...

Yogurt could help decrease heart disease risk in people with high blood pressure

Scientists from Boston University found that regular yogurt intake is linked to lower heart disease risk in people with high blood pressure. Heart disease describes a...

This food can help control your waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar

In a recent study from Tufts University, researchers found that middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily...

This pain medicine for headache may effectively reduce high blood pressure

In a recent study published in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, researchers found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure...

Green tea extract could help reduce gut inflammation and blood sugar

Scientists from the Ohio State University found that intake of green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar and improve gut health...

These high blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure risk

In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a...

Scientists find a safe and much more efficient way to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure is the world's leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common. In a new study from the University of...

Diabetes, high blood pressure can predict blinding eye disease

Scientists from UT Southwestern found that the earlier people develop type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure in life, the earlier they are likely to develop...

Shift workers with high blood pressure may have higher heart disease, diabetes risk

Scientists from Xiangya Hospital of Central South University found people with high blood pressure may be at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease and...

Yoga breathing and relaxation could lower blood pressure

In a study from the University of Connecticut, scientists found yoga practice that emphasizes mental relaxation and breathing techniques can have as much of...