Research finds a much more effective way to manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. Doctors...
Certain blood pressure drugs linked to bowel diseases
Diverticulosis is a condition where small pouches or bulges develop in the walls of the intestine. It is more common in older adults and, in...
Intensive blood pressure control can prevent cognitive decline
A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that a few years of aggressive blood pressure management...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night may be more effective
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and organ damage if left untreated....
Common blood pressure pill may have unexpected health risks
Millions of people around the world take medication to control high blood pressure, a condition that increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage their...
Research finds a better way to treat persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem in the United States. While medications and lifestyle changes can help manage it, some...
Doing this daily can reduce high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new recommendations urging doctors to encourage people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to be more...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may benefit women with diabetes
Researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that women with type 2 diabetes who are diagnosed with hypertension before the age...
Home blood pressure monitoring more accurate than clinic readings
A recent study by researchers at Kaiser Permanente has found that measuring blood pressure at home gives more accurate results than readings taken in...