This oral high blood pressure drug could slow down aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug called rilmenidine, which is currently used to treat high blood pressure, can extend...
California man didn’t know he was living with a ‘ticking time bomb’
Richard Horton woke up one morning needing to use the bathroom. He got out of bed, took a couple steps and stumbled into the...
Scientists find a new way to detect and treat common cause of high blood...
A new type of CT scan has been discovered that can detect tiny nodules in a hormone gland and cure high blood pressure by...
Research shows new risk factor for high blood pressure
High blood pressure and obesity are becoming more common around the world, despite efforts to promote healthy habits like weight loss and exercise.
The American...
What you need to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension (high blood pressure) happens when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures over time.
This makes the heart and blood vessels work harder...
How dietary fiber could benefit people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health problem that can cause death.
Despite medical and lifestyle treatment, most people with high blood...
Red onions may help you reduce high blood pressure
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that a natural extract from red onion skin, called quercetin, may be beneficial...
How tea and coffee affect your blood pressure
A study conducted by Choy-Lye Chei et al. and published in The European Journal of Nutrition suggests that the way people drink tea and...
Blood pressure cuff size can affect blood pressure readings
A recent study showed that measuring blood pressure using a one-size-fits-all approach may lead to big inaccuracies.
High blood pressure can increase the risk of...
Is blood pressure reading more accurate at home or clinic?
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente investigators found that blood pressure measurements taken at home are more accurate than those taken in a clinic...