Common high blood pressure drugs may reduce death risks in these two diseases
In a recent study at Aarhus University, researchers found that high blood pressure drugs ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers could reduce the...
Widely used blood pressure drugs may increase death risk in breast cancer
In a recent study at Flinders University in Australia, researchers found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients.
Beta-blockers, commonly...
Low blood pressure may actually increase early death risk in older people
In a recent study published in Age and Ageing, researchers found a link between low blood pressure (below 130/80) and higher death risk in...
Blood pressure difference between arms could mean higher death risk
In a new study, researchers confirmed that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to a greater risk of heart attack,...
Common high blood pressure drugs may actually harm your heart health, study shows
In the United States, nearly half of all adults—or just over a hundred million—have high blood pressure, and its prevalence is increasing.
Worldwide, the condition...
More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in people...
In a new study, researchers found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure (also...
These 2 health issues linked to poor outcomes in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with COVID-19, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and hypoglycemia (low blood pressure) are linked to poor outcomes.
The...
Intensive blood sugar and blood pressure control can prevent this problem in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatments to reduce blood glucose and blood pressure levels in type 2 diabetes reduce the risk...
High blood pressure at any age may speed cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults.
The research was...
Common high blood pressure drugs do not increase COVID-19 risk
While the COVID-19 pandemic left the world searching for answers, one healthcare concern is about the use of certain high blood pressure drugs, and...