New tool helps doctors pick the best blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than a billion people around the world.
It is a major health problem because it often...
Very low carb diet can reduce blood pressure, sugar, and body weight
Many adults in the U.S. are living with serious health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes.
Many of them are...
Flying may raise lung blood pressure, especially in older people
Flying on an airplane may raise blood pressure in the lungs, especially for older people.
A new study from Oxford University found that the lower...
Large blood pressure swings could be just as dangerous as high blood pressure
Big changes in your blood pressure readings over time may be just as harmful as having high blood pressure all the time, according to...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions worldwide.
Often called the “silent killer,” it usually shows no symptoms but can...
Why your favorite candy might be raising your blood pressure
Many people enjoy licorice because of its sweet, strong flavor. It’s often eaten as candy or used in teas and herbal remedies.
But new research...
Tiny structures in blood vessels may hold the key to lowering blood pressure
High blood pressure is a big health problem in the United States.
More than 116 million adults live with this condition, and it can lead...
Blood pressure naturally decline decade before death, study finds
As we age, it’s well known that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood through middle age.
But what happens to blood pressure in our...
Common blood pressure pill may raise bleeding risk in some older people
A new study published in JAMA has found that a common blood pressure medicine might raise the risk of serious bleeding in people with...
Team sports can lower blood pressure and boost health
Many people know that exercise is good for health.
But a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that playing team sports can be...