Do fried potatoes increase your blood pressure? Not always
Potatoes are a favorite food for many people around the world. Whether they’re baked, mashed, boiled, or turned into crispy fries, potatoes are a...
A common painkiller may strongly lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it when they have a headache, a fever, or...
New scan could cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the pressure of blood...
Common blood pressure pill may have hidden risks, study finds
High blood pressure is a condition that many people live with every day. It happens when the blood pushes too hard against the walls...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the...
Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks...
The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.
When...
Heart failure linked to mental health decline in older people
A recent study from Poland shows that older adults living with heart failure tend to experience worsening mental health and thinking skills over time.
The...
Single dose of this new drug can reduce high blood pressure
A new medication called zilebesiran may offer fresh hope for people with high blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the Journal of...
Do all heart attack patients need long-term blood pressure drug beta blockers?
A large new study has raised an important question about whether all heart attack survivors really need to stay on beta-blockers for years, especially...
Common blood pressure drug shows promise in slowing aging
Aging is something we all go through. As we grow older, our bodies slowly lose their strength, and the risk of diseases increases. While...