Beetroot juice may help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the pressure of...
Why gum disease linked to heart rhythm disorder
A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could also harm your heart.
The research,...
Widely used high blood pressure drug may have harmful side effects
Researchers from Columbia University have discovered that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, may cause more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide,...
These people should pay extra attention to high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. Nearly half of all adults in the United States have it. According...
Finding the right blood pressure for older people: what you need to know
As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes even more important. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
Blood pressure medication linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting over a third of Australian adults aged 18 and above. If...
Biological age may predict heart disease better
A recent study led by researchers from the Universities of Jyväskylä, Tampere, and Helsinki, along with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)...
This oral blood pressure drug could slow aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery. They found that a drug called rilmenidine, which is already used to treat...
Study finds probiotics may lower high blood pressure
A recent study conducted by scientists at Griffith University in Australia has revealed that taking probiotics could help lower the risk of heart disease....
Signs of dangerous high blood pressure you need to know
Blood pressure is a key sign of how well your body is working. It measures how hard your blood pushes against the walls of...