A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Many people in the U.S. eat too much salt without realizing it. Foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread are full of hidden sodium....
Common drug for inflammation may cause higher blood pressure
A large new study from the University of Leeds has found that people with chronic inflammatory diseases who take oral steroids are more likely...
9 in 10 people with high blood pressure need better treatments
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg have shared new research that highlights the importance of treating high blood pressure more effectively. Their studies suggest...
High blood pressure drug linked to increased risk of sudden heart stoppage
A large European study has raised new concerns about a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, may increase...
Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns predict hypertension risk in 14 years
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy—even among women who do not develop pregnancy-related...
New drug shows promise for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure
A new blood pressure medication called lorundrostat has shown promising results in reducing blood pressure among patients whose hypertension is not well controlled, according to a...
Fruits and vegetables help lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys
A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health, especially...
Early warning signs of blocked arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Coronary artery disease (CAD) happens when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked. This usually occurs...
Blood pressure begins to drop decade before death, study finds
A new study from the University of Exeter has uncovered an important change in blood pressure that happens in the final years of life....
Dangerous blood pressure spikes are sending more older Americans to the hospital
A new study from Yale University has revealed a troubling trend: more and more older Americans are ending up in the hospital due to...