Common snack may lead to high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder
Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia.
The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy in...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
In a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, scientists found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood...
Sleep apnea may cause high blood pressure
In a recent study from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, scientists found in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also...
High blood pressure and fatty liver don’t add up in death risk
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that the combined effect of high blood pressure and fatty liver disease...
Widely used meds for pain relief may harm blood pressure
In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely.
They found...
Where you live may affect how likely you are to take high blood pressure...
In a study from Augusta University, scientists found people who live in large urban areas may be less likely to take prescribed medications for...
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
They found that...
Two common blood pressure drugs could effectively prevent heart disease
In a recent study from Geisinger Medical Center, scientists found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from...
DASH diet for high blood pressure may help prevent gout
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known...
Best high blood pressure treatment for people with stroke
In a study from the University of Georgia, scientists found that aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good...