Common blood pressure drug may carry higher health risks
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often has no clear symptoms, but over time it...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised questions about a widely used type of blood pressure medicine called beta‑blockers. These drugs...
Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating in a normal way and...
Daily foods that quietly harm your blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially as people get older. Many people do not notice any symptoms,...
Hidden dangers in a common blood pressure pill you need to know
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people do not feel sick, but over time it...
This overlooked blood pressure number could predict stroke and dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered an important clue about how blood pressure may affect the brain as people age.
Their research suggests...
How much vitamin D do you really need to lower blood pressure?
A new study shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older adults who are overweight or obese.
But taking more...
Vitamin K2 could help reduce heart disease risk, study finds
Scientists from the University of Bergen have found that one form of vitamin K—vitamin K2—may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Their research showed...
A drop of blood could soon diagnose disease—without a lab visit
Not long ago, the idea of diagnosing a disease using just a single drop of blood seemed impossible.
But now, a new technology developed by...
Eating eggs daily not linked to heart disease or death risk
Scientists from McMaster University have found that eating one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk of heart disease or death.
Eggs...