This common drug may pose heart risks for women with high blood pressure
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about a popular blood pressure medication called beta-blockers.
These drugs are often used to...
The best body position to check your blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of your health. Usually, it’s checked while you’re sitting.
But a new study shows that checking...
Common blood pressure drugs may not prevent a second heart attack
After someone has a heart attack, doctors often prescribe a type of medicine called beta blockers.
These drugs help control heart problems like high blood...
How depression and heart disease may be genetically linked
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a possible genetic link between coronary artery disease (CAD), major depression, and...
A promising new drug for tough high blood pressure
A new treatment has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in people whose levels stay dangerously high, despite taking several existing medicines, according...
Deaths from kidney disease caused by high blood pressure rise nearly 50%
Deaths linked to kidney disease caused by high blood pressure have risen sharply in the United States, according to new research presented at the...
Could everyday blood pressure drugs harm your memory?
Many of us take medicine to treat things like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure.
But did you know that some of these common drugs...
This dry fruit may help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease
Prunes are dried plums that are naturally sweet, chewy, and free from added sugar.
They are packed with important nutrients like vitamin B6, manganese, and...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent strokes in older people
High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer.”
This is because most people don’t feel sick when they have it, but it can still...
Some blood pressure drugs may harm gut health, study finds
High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects about one in ten adults around the world.
It’s a serious condition because it can...