Intensive blood pressure control may protect cognitive function in more people
Scientists have found that lowering blood pressure appeared to reduce the risk for cognitive decline in people 50 and older with high blood pressure.
But...
Some older people may safely reduce use of blood pressure meds
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common. Tens of millions...
Old high blood pressure drug may help treat PTSD, study finds
In a study from Augusta University, scientists found that a 50-year-old blood pressure drug could find a new purpose as a treatment to mitigate...
Many people missed out on blood pressure lowering meds during pandemic
Scientists found nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Widely used high blood pressure drug may not treat you effectively
A recent study from Columbia University found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors is less effective and has...
Common high blood pressure meds may actually increase blood pressure in some people
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
According to the National Institute...
This study shows a key contributor to high blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.
High blood pressure is also very common....
This simple method can detect and cure most common cause of high blood pressure
In a study from the Queen Mary University of London and elsewhere, scientists found a new type of CT scan to light up tiny...
This stuff in gut may benefit people with high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of death worldwide.
Four out of 5 people with hypertension have uncontrolled blood pressure despite clinical and lifestyle...
High blood pressure drugs are effective at any time of day, study finds
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere found drugs that lower blood pressure is equally effective if taken in the morning...