High Blood Pressure

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

Healthy blood pressure may protect older people from brain damage

Healthy blood pressure may reduce brain damage in older people

In a new study, researchers found lowering blood pressure in older age could help prevent worsening brain damage. The research was conducted by researchers at...

Common food addictive in coffee could raise your blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers found that a common food additive, phosphates, could raise blood pressure and pulse rates in healthy young adults. The study...
This kidney surgery could help treat high blood pressure

This kidney surgery could help treat high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found one type of surgery could help lower high blood pressure in patients. The surgery called 'renal denervation’ targets the...

Why this common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

In a recent study, Danish researchers found that one of the most common drugs for high blood pressure is linked to increased risk of...
How to treat high blood pressure with and without medicines

How to treat high blood pressure with and without medicines

High blood pressure is a chronic health condition that has a few signs and symptoms. However, it can greatly increase your risk of stroke...
High blood pressure drugs may bring health risks

High blood pressure drugs may bring health risks

In a recent study, researchers found that two types of blood pressure medications, alpha blockers, and alpha 2 agonist, show higher variability in blood...
7 simple things help you fight high blood pressure

7 simple things could help you fight high blood pressure

If you are trying to prevent or treat high blood pressure, you know it is not an easy task. Often you feel lots of stress,...
This breathing exercise may help lower blood pressure

This breathing exercise may help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found an exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, or IMST, could help lower blood pressure and improve artery health. The...
High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking all linked to unhealthy brain

High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking all linked to unhealthy brain

In a new study, researchers found unhealthy habits like smoking and chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are all linked...
How hormonal diseases link to high blood pressure

How hormonal diseases link to high blood pressure

In a recent Scientific Statement issued by the Endocrine Society, researchers found some high blood pressure patients may also suffer from hormonal diseases. In these...