The best time to take blood pressure pills could save your life
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the pressure of your blood...
The hidden link between high blood pressure and weak bones
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease and stroke, but recent research has revealed another important health concern—it may also weaken your...
This blood pressure monitoring method can prevent heart disease better
A new international study has found that monitoring blood pressure over 24 hours is a much better way to predict heart and blood vessel...
Ankle-based test can monitor blood pressure better
Measuring blood pressure is one of the most basic and important ways to keep track of a person’s health.
It helps doctors diagnose and manage...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Too much black licorice can cause high blood pressure, especially after 40
Black licorice may seem like a harmless and tasty snack, especially around holidays, but new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Oral steroids may raise blood pressure, large study finds
A large new study from the University of Leeds has found that people who take oral steroids for long-term inflammatory diseases are more likely...
High blood pressure can quietly harm your kidneys, even without diabetes
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has revealed something important: high blood pressure can directly damage the kidneys—even in people who don’t...
Common blood pressure drug may help fight inflammation in liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious problem that harms the liver over time. It causes scarring, known as fibrosis, which makes it harder for...