Weight loss surgery more effective than drug alone in controlling high blood pressure
A new study shows that bariatric surgery is more effective at controlling high blood pressure in people with obesity than medication alone.
Published in the...
Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds
A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think.
According to a new study published...
Standing blood pressure spike may signal future heart risks
A new study has found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who experience a spike in their blood pressure when they...
This blood pressure drug may be the key to a longer, healthier life
A common blood pressure drug might hold the secret to living longer and staying healthier as we age.
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have...
Widely used blood pressure drug may cause sudden heart stoppage
A recent study from Europe has found a surprising link between a common blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...
Could common blood pressure drugs harm your gut health?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects around one in ten adults.
If it isn’t treated properly, it can lead...
Blood pressure often drops decade before the end of life
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that blood pressure tends to drop gradually in older adults, starting about 14 years...
Could B vitamins help control tough high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is one of the top causes of heart disease and stroke.
While...
High-potency statins should be first-line therapy for lowering LDL and preventing heart disease, study...
Doctors agree that lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is key to preventing heart disease and stroke.
LDL is often called the “bad” cholesterol because high...
Lowering top blood pressure below this number may save your life
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious heart issues like heart attacks and strokes.
Managing blood pressure...