High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

This surgery could benefit people with high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found metabolic surgeries, such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery, are not only effective for treating Type 2...

Some doctors use outdated guidelines to diagnose high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that the majority of health care professionals are not following current, evidence-based practices to screen and diagnose high...

Fatter legs linked to lower risk of high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found adults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their...

More than 1 drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in people...

In a new study, researchers found drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure (also called...

Low blood pressure may strongly harm health in older people

In a recent study at the University of Exeter, researchers found a link between low blood pressure and higher mortality rates in older people. The...

Popular high blood pressure drug linked to heart failure, study shows

Beta-blockers are medications that reduce high blood pressure and are prescribed for adults with high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease. In a...

Poor sleep linked to high blood pressure and bad gut health

In a new study, researchers have found associations among disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and changes in the gut microbiome. The research was conducted by...

This high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of cognitive decline

In a new study, researchers found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood pressure, allergies, colds, and depression may be...

Even to healthy people, blood pressure drugs may bring benefits

In a new study, researchers found blood pressure medication can prevent heart attacks and strokes—even in people with normal blood pressure. They found greater drops...

For people with high blood pressure, this method may cut heart attack, stroke risk...

In a new study, researchers found people enrolled in a telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have...