Hidden bacteria in arteries may trigger heart attacks, study finds
Heart attacks, long thought to be caused mainly by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, may actually have an infectious trigger.
A groundbreaking new study from...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night could save your life
A new study has found that simply changing the time of day you take your blood pressure medicine could have a big impact on...
Many people high blood pressure taking drugs that make it worse
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent and serious health condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide.
Its consequences can lead to an increased risk...
Popular blood pressure drugs may raise eye disease risk
A new study has found a possible link between a common group of blood pressure medications and an increased risk of glaucoma, a serious...
Heart attack recovery: Common drug may be riskier for women than men
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from heart attacks.
But new research suggests that this widely used drug may not...
A smart new calculator could change how doctors treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects more than a billion people worldwide and leads to about 10 million deaths each year.
It...
These blood pressure drugs may no longer be needed after some heart attacks
For more than 40 years, beta blockers have been a routine prescription for people recovering from heart attacks.
These drugs, which slow the heart and...
New ‘super scan’ could help cure high blood pressure
If you or someone you care about has ever struggled with high blood pressure, here’s some exciting news.
Scientists have made a discovery that could...
Should people with high blood pressure avoid coffee?
If you love coffee but have severe high blood pressure, a new study says you might want to cut back on your daily cups.
Surprisingly,...
Why your blood pressure isn’t always steady in doctor’s office
Think your blood pressure stays the same all the time? Think again.
A new study led by Yuan Lu from Yale School of Medicine shows...